Chess960 tactic on b5 (c4)
c9-11308Puzzle 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. cxb5 e5 31. Qh8 exf4+ 32. Kxf4 c4 33. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- queen to h8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to f4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead e5, then Qh8 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #624.
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