Chess960 tactic on c2
c9-14382Puzzle 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
14. Bc2+ Kg5 15. Rg1+ Bg2 16. Rxg2+ Kh5 17. Qxh7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c2 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to g1 (#2).
- Precise: rook to g2 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg5, then Rg1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #865.
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