Chess960 tactic on b7
c9-09176Puzzle 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
32. Qxb7+ Kd6 33. Ra7 Qg7 34. Qb4+ c5 35. Qxc5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- rook to a7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd6, then Ra7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #356.
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