Winning blow: pawn to c6 (c5·3)
c9-25716Puzzle 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
13. c6+ Ke6 14. Rxb2 Qa8 15. Nxh8 Rxh8 16. Rxg5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: rook to b2 (+2.9).
- Precise: knight to h8 is the top choice (+3.8).
- Best move. rook to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.8).
- You reach a winning position (+1.8).
- If instead Ke6, then Rxb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #679.
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