Chess960 tactic on c7 (b6)
c9-12641Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
23. Qxc7+ Ka7 24. Qc5+ Ka8 25. Qa5+ Ba6 26. Qxa6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to c5 (#2).
- Strong! queen to a5 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka7, then Qc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #755.
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