Chess960 tactic on c5 (d4·2)
c9-15641Puzzle 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
32. Bxc5 b6 33. Re7 bxc5 34. Rge1 Kb6 35. R1e6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- rook to e7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to e1.
- Best move. rook to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead b6, then Re7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #938.
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