Chess960 tactic on b7 (b1)
c9-14130Puzzle 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. Qxb7 Ne2+ 28. Rxe2 Rc7 29. Qa8+ Rc8 30. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to e2 (#2).
- Precise: queen 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 Ne2+, then Rxe2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #500.
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