Chess960 tactic on c8 (c3)
c9-13910Puzzle 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
23. Rxc8+ Bd8 24. Qxd8+ Kf7 25. Qe8+ Ke6 26. Bc5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bd8, then Qxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #876.
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