Winning blow: pawn to c4 (b3·6)
c9-24614Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
24. bxc4 Nxc4 25. Rxc4 Rxd5+ 26. Ke1 f5 27. Nxg8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: rook to c4 (+3.7).
- Strong! king to e1 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- Best move. knight to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nxc4, then Rxc4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #303.
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