Chess960 tactic on b8
c9-09290Puzzle 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
28. Qb8+ Ne8 29. Qxe8+ Kg7 30. Rd7+ Kf6 31. Qxe6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ne8, then Qxe8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #108.
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