Chess960 tactic on b7 (c7·2)
c9-13213Puzzle 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
25. Qxb7+ Rxb7 26. Re8+ Rb8 27. Bxd5+ Qc6 28. Bxc6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#2).
- Strong! bishop to d5 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rxb7, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #948.
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