Chess960 tactic on c6 (d5)
c9-13828Puzzle 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
21. Bxc6+ Kb8 22. Qxd7 Re2+ 23. Rxe2 Nb6 24. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to e2 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb8, then Qxd7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #345.
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