Chess960 tactic on c5 (b6)
c9-15852Puzzle 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
24. Qc5+ Kf6 25. Qxf5+ Kg7 26. Qg5+ Kh8 27. Qh6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf6, then Qxf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #282.
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