Chess960 tactic on c6 (e6)
c9-13786Puzzle rating: 2310Theme: 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 Rb8 35. Qxc7+ Ka8 36. Rxe8 Rxe8 37. Nxb6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to c6.
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rb8, then Qxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #932.
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