Chess960 tactic on c5 (c3)
c9-08808naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2350Theme: 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
20. Qc5+ Ka6 21. b5+ cxb5 22. Qxb5+ Ka7 23. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to b5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka6, then b5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #463.
SP-463 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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