Chess960 tactic on c2 (c4)
c9-28517Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
32. Qxc2 c5 33. Rhe1 b5 34. Qg6 bxa4 35. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c2 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to g6.
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead c5, then Rhe1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #548.
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