Chess960 tactic on c6 (d5·3)
c9-14638Puzzle 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
23. dxc6 Qb2+ 24. Rxb2 axb2+ 25. Kb1 e4 26. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: rook to b2 (#2).
- A natural move: king to b1.
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qb2+, then Rxb2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #170.
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