Chess960 tactic on c6 (a8)
c9-13128Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
34. Qc6+ Kd8 35. Bc7+ Kc8 36. Bb6+ Kb8 37. Nxa6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to c7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to b6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Bc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #542.
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