Chess960 tactic on b5 (a3)
c9-12342Puzzle 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
31. Nb5+ Kd7 32. e6+ Ke7 33. Qb7+ Kd8 34. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to e6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd7, then e6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #670.
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