Chess960 tactic on c6 (e4·2)
c9-13334Puzzle 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
37. Qc6+ Ka7 38. Qc7+ Ka8 39. Re8+ Nb8 40. Rxb8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka7, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #371.
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