Chess960 tactic on c6 (a6)
c9-10511Puzzle 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
33. Rxc6+ Kd7 34. Ne6 Ke8 35. Nc5 Kf8 36. Rc8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- knight to e6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c5.
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd7, then Ne6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #819.
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