Chess960 tactic on b7 (e4·3)
c9-11273Puzzle 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
30. Bb7+ Kb8 31. Bc6+ Kc8 32. Qb7+ Kd8 33. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb8, then Bc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #676.
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