Chess960 tactic on c7 (d5·2)
c9-11150Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
21. Nc7+ Kf7 22. Nxe5+ Kg8 23. Qe7 Nxe5 24. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: knight to e5 (#2).
- A natural move: queen to e7.
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf7, then Nxe5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #228.
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