Winning blow: pawn to c6 (d5·11)
c9-19537naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeHanging piece
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
30. dxc6 Rd8 31. Qd7+ Rxd7 32. Rdxd7
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rd8, then Rf8 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #828.
SP-828 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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