Chess960 tactic on c5 (b4)
c9-11819Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
28. Qxc5 Kb7 29. Rd7+ Ka6 30. Qc6 g4 31. Qa4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#2).
- A natural move: queen to c6.
- Best move. queen to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb7, then Rd7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #354.
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