Winning blow: pawn to c5 (c4·3)
c9-20577naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1110Theme: 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
15. c5 Nxf4 16. cxd6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- Spot on — pawn to d6 (+1.7).
- You reach a winning position (+1.7).
- If instead Nxf4, then cxd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #609.
SP-609 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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