Chess960 tactic on c4 (d3·2)
c9-11885naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
23. Bc4 g5 24. Bxg5 Kd6 25. Qxd1+ Kc6 26. Qd5#
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to c4.
- Spot on — bishop to g5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d1 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead g5, then Bxg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #394.
SP-394 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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