Chess960 tactic on c6 (c5)
c9-28506naming 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
31. Qc6+ Ka7 32. Qc7+ Ka8 33. b6 g4 34. Qa7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#2).
- A natural move: pawn to b6.
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka7, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #191.
SP-191 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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