Chess960 tactic on c5 (e3)
c9-11988Puzzle 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
28. Qxc5+ Kd7 29. Ne4+ Bxd1 30. Nf6+ Ke6 31. Qe5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to e4 (#2).
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd7, then Ne4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #568.
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