Chess960 tactic on c8 (b8·3)
c9-15824Puzzle 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
29. Rxc8+ Kxc8 30. Qe8+ Kc7 31. Nd5+ Bxd5 32. Bxa5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#2).
- Precise: knight to d5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxc8, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #207.
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