Chess960 tactic on c8 (d7·2)
c9-15060Puzzle 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
31. Bxc8 Ke8 32. Qxf6 c4 33. Rbe1 cxb3 34. Kd2#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#2).
- A natural move: rook to e1.
- Best move. king to d2 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke8, then Qxf6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #583.
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