Chess960 tactic on b7 (e4)
c9-09448Puzzle 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
32. Qxb7+ Rxb7 33. Nc6+ Ka8 34. Rxc8+ Rb8 35. Rxb8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: knight to c6 (#2).
- Strong! rook to c8 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rxb7, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #763.
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