Winning blow: pawn to c7 (c6·10)
c9-26495Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
33. c7 g5 34. c8=Q Rxc8 35. Nxc8+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c7 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- pawn to c8 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to c8 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead g5, then c8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #433.
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