Chess960 tactic on c4 (b3)
c9-14439Puzzle 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
25. Qxc4+ Kh8 26. Rf4 Rf7 27. Qxf7 g5 28. Qf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- rook to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh8, then Rf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #294.
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