Chess960 tactic on c8 (c7)
c9-15266Puzzle 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. c8=Q+ Ke7 28. Rd1 Nd4 29. Rxd4 f5 30. Rd7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke7, then Rd1 and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #119.
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