Chess960 tactic on b7 (f3·2)
c9-12292Puzzle 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
20. Qxb7+ Kd8 21. Nb6 Rc7 22. Qa8+ Rc8 23. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- knight to b6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Nb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #711.
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