Chess960 tactic on c6 (c1·2)
c9-13823Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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. Qxc6+ Kb8 25. Ra1 Ba5 26. Rxa5 Bxe6 27. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to a1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb8, then Ra1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #265.
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