Chess960 tactic on c4 (d3)
c9-11419Puzzle 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
24. Bc4+ Rf7 25. Rxf7 Bxe4 26. Rf4+ Bd5 27. Bxd5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to f4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rf7, then Rxf7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #208.
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