Chess960 tactic on c6 (c2)
c9-13076Puzzle 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
28. Qc6 Qxd5 29. Qc8+ Ka7 30. Rc7+ Qb7 31. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to c6.
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to c7 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 Qxd5, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #857.
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