Chess960 tactic on c7 (d6)
c9-12994Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
30. Qxc7 h5 31. a6 hxg4 32. a7 g3 33. a8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- pawn to a6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to a7.
- Best move. pawn to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead h5, then a6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #166.
Explore position #166Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play