Chess960 tactic on b6 (d4·2)
c9-12316Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
22. Qb6+ Kc8 23. Nc5+ Qxh3 24. Qxc6+ Kd8 25. Nb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Nc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #898.
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