Chess960 tactic on c6
c9-10247Puzzle 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
32. Nxc6+ Kb7 33. Ba6+ Kxa6 34. Qa8+ Ra7 35. Qxa7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to a6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb7, then Ba6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #935.
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