Chess960 tactic on c5 (c4)
c9-11630Puzzle 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. c5+ dxc5 33. Nc4+ Kb5 34. Ra5+ Kxc4 35. Rxc5#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — knight to c4 (#2).
- Precise: rook to a5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead dxc5, then Nc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #760.
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