Chess960 tactic on b7 (g2)
c9-11916Puzzle 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
26. Qxb7+ Kd8 27. Qb8+ Kd7 28. Rb7+ Kc6 29. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #758.
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