Chess960 tactic on c4 (b5)
c9-11805Puzzle 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+ Qf7 25. Bxf7+ Kf8 26. Bc4+ gxf6 27. Qh6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to f7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to c4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qf7, then Bxf7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #642.
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