Chess960 tactic on b7 (b6)
c9-11620Puzzle 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
23. Rb7+ Bd7 24. Qxg7+ Ke8 25. Rb8+ Bc8 26. Rxc8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bd7, then Qxg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #491.
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