Chess960 tactic on c7 (b7)
c9-14191Puzzle 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
31. Rxc7+ Kg8 32. Rcxg7+ Kf8 33. Ne6+ Ke8 34. Rh8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#2).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Rcxg7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #181.
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