Chess960 tactic on c4 (f1)
c9-16313Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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. Qxc4+ Kb8 24. Qb5 b6 25. Qxb6+ Kc8 26. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- queen to b5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb8, then Qb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #747.
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