Chess960 tactic on c6 (c1)
c9-11587Puzzle 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
37. Rxc6 Kd7 38. Rh7+ Ke8 39. Rcxc7 e2 40. Rh8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to h7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd7, then Rh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #73.
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