Chess960 tactic on c1 (d2)
c9-09167Puzzle 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
29. Kxc1 Rgc7 30. Rf6+ Kg7 31. Rgxg6+ Kh8 32. Rf7#
Why it works
- Best move. king to c1 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to g6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rgc7, then Rf6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #785.
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