Chess960 tactic on c8 (d7)
c9-16386Puzzle 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
30. Qxc8 c5 31. Qb8+ Ka6 32. Qc7 Bd7 33. Nxc5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#2).
- A natural move: queen to c7.
- Best move. knight to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead c5, then Qb8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #838.
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