Chess960 tactic on c5 (f8)
c9-09838Puzzle 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
35. Qxc5+ b6 36. Rf7+ Re7 37. Qxe7+ Ka6 38. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead b6, then Rf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #495.
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