Chess960 tactic on c6 (a6·2)
c9-13089Puzzle 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
25. Qc6+ Kc8 26. Re7 Kb8 27. Qxc7+ Ka8 28. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- rook to e7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Re7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #915.
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