Winning blow: pawn to c8 (c7·6)
c9-16667naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
34. c8=Q Rxb6+ 35. Kc3 Re6 36. Qb4+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to c8.
- king to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxb6+, then Ka1 and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #90.
SP-90 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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