Chess960 tactic on b1
c9-10734Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
38. Kxb1 Re1+ 39. Kc2 Rc1+ 40. Kxc1 Ne4 41. Ba6#
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (#3).
- king to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to c1 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Re1+, then Kc2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #836.
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