Chess960 tactic on b6 (e3·2)
c9-10197Puzzle 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
28. Qxb6+ Kb8 29. Qxd6+ Ka8 30. Rxa6+ bxa6 31. Bc6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to a6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb8, then Qxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #828.
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