Chess960 tactic on b7 (c6)
c9-11104Puzzle 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
24. cxb7+ Kd8 25. Na7 d6 26. Qxd6+ Rd7 27. b8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- knight to a7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. pawn to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Na7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #299.
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