Chess960 tactic on b7 (e4·2)
c9-10707Puzzle 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
36. Qb7+ Kd8 37. Nc6+ Ke8 38. Qc8+ Bd8 39. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #745.
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