Chess960 tactic on c5 (c1)
c9-12053Puzzle 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
34. Rxc5+ Rc6 35. Rxc6+ Kd8 36. Nb7+ Ke8 37. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to c6 (#2).
- Precise: knight to b7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rc6, then Rxc6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #870.
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