Chess960 tactic on c6 (g2)
c9-14264Puzzle 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
40. Qc6+ Kf7 41. Ra7+ Rd7 42. Rxd7+ Ke8 43. Qc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to a7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf7, then Ra7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #640.
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