Chess960 tactic on b6 (d8)
c9-09756Puzzle 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
40. Bxb6 Kd7 41. Qf7+ Kxd6 42. Rd1+ Kc6 43. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to d1 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd7, then Qf7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #896.
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