Chess960 tactic on c3
c9-13458Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
24. Bc3+ Kb5 25. Rb1+ Kxc5 26. d4+ Kc4 27. Qd3#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to b1 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to d4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d3 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb5, then Rb1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #67.
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