Chess960 tactic on c1
c9-09026Puzzle 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
39. Kxc1 Rb1+ 40. Kxb1 Nd6 41. Qxg7+ Ke8 42. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. king to c1 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — king to b1 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rb1+, then Kxb1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #264.
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