Winning blow: pawn to c5 (c4·10)
c9-24838Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
28. c5 Qa6 29. Nxc2 Qxd3 30. Qd1 Qc3 31. cxd6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — knight to c2 (+4.2).
- A natural move: queen to d1.
- Best move. pawn to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Qa6, then Nxc2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #395.
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