Chess960 tactic on b6 (b4)
c9-09127Puzzle 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
24. Qb6+ Kd5 25. Bf3+ Kc4 26. Nd3 Nxf2 27. Qc5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to f3 (#2).
- A natural move: knight to d3.
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd5, then Bf3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #869.
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