Chess960 tactic on c7 (c1)
c9-10444Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
17. Qc7+ Ka6 18. Bxb5+ Kxb5 19. Qb7+ Ka5 20. Bc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to b5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka6, then Bxb5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #920.
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