Chess960 tactic on c7 (c6)
c9-09630Puzzle 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
31. c7+ Kb7 32. cxd8=N+ Ka7 33. Qc5+ Kb8 34. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to d8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb7, then cxd8=N+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #338.
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