Chess960 tactic on c5 (d3)
c9-15592Puzzle 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. Nc5+ Kc8 24. Qxe7 bxc5 25. Qe6+ Kd8 26. Rxb8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Qxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #271.
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