Chess960 tactic on c8
c9-09324Puzzle 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
36. Qc8+ Rf8 37. Qe6+ Rf7 38. Rc8+ Kh7 39. Rxh4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to h4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rf8, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #536.
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