Winning blow: pawn to c6
c9-02713Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
14. dxc6 Bxc6 15. Qg1 e4 16. Nc4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- queen to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Bxc6, then Nc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #370.
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