Chess960 tactic on c4 (c1·2)
c9-28519Puzzle 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
31. Rxc4 bxc4 32. Qb5+ Ka8 33. Qa6+ Kb8 34. Qa7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to a6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead bxc4, then Qb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #895.
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