Chess960 tactic on c8 (b8·2)
c9-14499Puzzle 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
31. Qc8+ Ke7 32. Qd8+ Ke6 33. Qxf6+ Kd5 34. Ne3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke7, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #558.
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