Chess960 tactic on b7 (b3·2)
c9-14095Puzzle 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
27. Rxb7 Re1+ 28. Kxe1 d2+ 29. Rxd2 Rxd2 30. Rb8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — king to e1 (#2).
- Precise: rook to d2 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 Re1+, then Kxe1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #221.
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