Chess960 tactic on c6 (e4)
c9-09978Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
18. Bc6+ Kd8 19. Ne6+ Bxe6 20. Qxb8+ Bc8 21. Qb6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: knight to e6 (#2).
- Strong! queen to b8 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #279.
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