Chess960 tactic on c8 (c5)
c9-10537Puzzle 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
29. Rc8+ Ke7 30. Qa7+ Bc7 31. Qxc7+ Kf6 32. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke7, then Qa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #164.
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