Chess960 tactic on c7 (g7)
c9-11993Puzzle 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
25. Qxc7 Rh7 26. Rc5+ Kb4 27. Qxa5+ Kb3 28. Qa3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to c5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rh7, then Rc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #85.
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