Chess960 tactic on c5 (d6·2)
c9-12668Puzzle 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
40. Bxc5 g4 41. Ra8+ Kc7 42. Ra7+ Kc8 43. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to a8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead g4, then Ra8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #744.
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