Chess960 tactic on c5 (c4·2)
c9-28540Puzzle 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
37. Kc5 Rb1 38. Nxb1 g4 39. b5+ Ka5 40. Ra7#
Why it works
- Great move! king to c5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — knight to b1 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to b5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rb1, then Nxb1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #867.
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