Chess960 tactic on b4
c9-09309Puzzle 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. Bb4+ Re7 33. Qe5 Rh2+ 34. Rxh2 Ke8 35. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b4 keeps the pressure (#3).
- queen to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h2 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 Re7, then Qe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #8.
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