Chess960 tactic on b6 (e3)
c9-10465Puzzle 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
32. Qb6+ Kc8 33. Rc4+ Qc6 34. Rxc6+ Rc7 35. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to c4 (#2).
- Precise: rook to c6 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 Kc8, then Rc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #856.
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