Chess960 tactic on b8 (c8)
c9-13801Puzzle 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
30. Rxb8 Be8 31. Rxe8 Ka6 32. Ra8+ Kb7 33. Qc8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Be8, then Rxe8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #191.
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