Chess960 tactic on c6 (d5·2)
c9-14203Puzzle 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
38. Qxc6+ Kb8 39. Rd2 a6 40. Rd8+ Ka7 41. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- rook to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d8 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 Rd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #622.
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