Chess960 tactic on c6 (d4)
c9-10775Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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. Ndc6+ Ke8 33. Qxh5+ Rg6 34. Qh8+ Rg8 35. Qxg8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: queen to h5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke8, then Qxh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #54.
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