Chess960 tactic on c8 (b8)
c9-10487Puzzle 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
38. Rxc8+ Kg7 39. f8=Q+ Kg6 40. Qf7+ Kg5 41. Bd8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to f8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg7, then f8=Q+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #542.
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