Winning blow: pawn to c5 (c4·13)
c9-28332Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
31. c5 Bc8 32. Rxg6+ Qxg6 33. Qxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+7.9).
- Spot on — rook to g6 (+8.8).
- Strong! queen to g6 is the sharp choice (+9.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bc8, then Rxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #145.
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