Chess960 tactic on c7 (c8)
c9-12573Puzzle 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
29. Rxc7+ Kg6 30. Rg7+ Kh5 31. Qe8+ Kh4 32. Rg4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg6, then Rg7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #931.
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