Chess960 tactic on c8 (c7·3)
c9-14886naming 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
17. Rxc8 Kb7 18. Qd7+ Ka6 19. Rxb8 b4 20. Qa4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb7, then Qd7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #343.
SP-343 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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