Chess960 tactic on b3 (a4)
c9-11898Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
28. Qb3+ Kc6 29. Qxd5+ Kb6 30. Rb8+ Ka7 31. Qa8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b3 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (#2).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc6, then Qxd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #463.
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