Chess960 tactic on c8 (c7·2)
c9-09040Puzzle 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
27. c8=Q+ Bf8 28. Rxh4 Kg7 29. Qh6+ Kg8 30. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to h4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bf8, then Rxh4 and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #65.
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