Chess960 tactic on c7 (d5)
c9-08936Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
31. Nxc7+ Be4 32. Bxe4+ d5 33. c6+ Kxc7 34. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Be4, then Bxe4+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #207.
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