Chess960 tactic on c7 (f7)
c9-13252Puzzle 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
23. Qc7 Qb5 24. Qxc8+ Ka7 25. Bd4+ Qc5 26. Qb8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to c7.
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to d4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qb5, then Qxc8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #304.
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