Chess960 tactic on b2
c9-13119Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
39. Kxb2 Kg7 40. e5 Kf7 41. Qg6+ Ke7 42. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. king to b2 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- pawn to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg7, then e5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #72.
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