Chess960 tactic on b2 (b8)
c9-09399Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
31. Qb2+ Nd4 32. Qxd4+ Kg6 33. h5+ Kh6 34. Nf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b2 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to h5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Nd4, then Qxd4+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #720.
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