Chess960 tactic on c4 (c1)
c9-12919Puzzle 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
33. Qc4+ d5 34. Qxd5+ Kh8 35. hxg7+ Kxg7 36. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to d5 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to g7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead d5, then Qxd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #490.
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