Chess960 tactic on c5
c9-08781Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
35. Qc5+ Kb8 36. Bc7+ Kc8 37. Bxd8+ Kb8 38. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to c7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to d8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb8, then Bc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #913.
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