Chess960 tactic on c5 (d6)
c9-09522Puzzle 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
40. Qc5+ b6 41. Qe7+ Ka6 42. Ra8+ Kb5 43. Qb4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead b6, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #703.
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