Chess960 tactic on c6 (b4)
c9-09045Puzzle 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
41. Nc6 Rb8+ 42. Ka3 Rb3+ 43. Bxb3 Bxb3 44. Qa7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to c6.
- king to a3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to b3 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rb8+, then Ka3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #809.
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