Chess960 tactic on b5
c9-10932Puzzle 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
36. cxb5 Rxb5 37. Rc8+ Ka7 38. R1c7+ Ka6 39. Ra8#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rxb5, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #945.
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