Chess960 tactic on b8 (b7)
c9-08990Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
38. Qxb8+ Kf7 39. Qxd6 Ke8 40. Bxe6 cxd4 41. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf7, then Qxd6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #336.
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