Chess960 tactic on d5 (c5)
c9-14305Puzzle 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
34. Rd5+ Qd6 35. Nc5+ Kd8 36. Qxc6 Rb8 37. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qd6, then Nc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #847.
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