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Chess960 tactic on e6 (c4)

c9-11176
Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

31. Qe6+ Kd8 32. Bb6+ Bc7 33. Kc2+ Qd6 34. Rxd6#

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
  • Spot on — bishop to b6 (#2).
  • Precise: king to c2 is the top choice (#1).
  • Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
  • If instead Kd8, then Bb6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #364.

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