Chess960 tactic on b7 (e4·5)
c9-14353Puzzle 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
29. Bxb7+ Kxb7 30. Rxb6+ Ka8 31. Qa6+ Ba7 32. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: rook to b6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to a6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxb7, then Rxb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #788.
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