Chess960 tactic on c5 (d4)
c9-14606Puzzle 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
27. Qc5+ Kd8 28. Qxf8+ Kc7 29. Na6+ Kc6 30. Qc5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to f8 (#2).
- Precise: knight to a6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Qxf8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #255.
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