Chess960 tactic on b6 (b1)
c9-12790Puzzle 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
35. Rxb6 Ne2+ 36. Kc2 Nd4+ 37. cxd4 Kc8 38. Rb8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- king to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ne2+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #573.
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