Chess960 tactic on b6 (f6)
c9-12864Puzzle 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
37. Rb6+ Ka8 38. Rd8+ Ka7 39. Rd7+ Ka8 40. Ra6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka8, then Rd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #818.
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