Chess960 tactic on b7 (c6·3)
c9-08957Puzzle 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
36. cxb7 Rxf8 37. Qxc7 Rb8 38. d8=Q Rxb7 39. Qdb8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#2).
- A natural move: pawn to d8.
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rxf8, then Qxc7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #874.
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