Chess960 tactic on b5 (d6)
c9-11650Puzzle 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
26. Nb5+ Kc6 27. Qc3+ Bc4 28. Qxc4+ Bc5 29. Rd6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c3 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc6, then Qc3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #446.
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