Chess960 tactic on b3
c9-11837Puzzle 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
30. Rb3+ Ka7 31. Qb6+ Ka8 32. Qc6+ Rb7 33. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b3 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka7, then Qb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #647.
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