Chess960 tactic on b6
c9-08968Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
27. Bxb6+ Qa6 28. Qxa6+ Kb8 29. Qa7+ Kc8 30. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qa6, then Qxa6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #862.
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