Chess960 tactic on c4 (b3·2)
c9-16319Puzzle 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
22. bxc4 g5 23. e8=Q+ Kg7 24. Qf7+ Kh6 25. Qaxf6#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to e8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead g5, then e8=Q+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #681.
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