Chess960 tactic on c7 (b5)
c9-14357Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
24. Nc7+ Kc8 25. Na6+ Kd7 26. Rc7+ Ke8 27. Rb8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to a6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Na6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #731.
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