Chess960 tactic on c6 (b5)
c9-11863Puzzle 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
31. bxc6+ Kxc6 32. Qc5+ Kb7 33. Qb6+ Kc8 34. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxc6, then Qc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #938.
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