Chess960 tactic on b8 (b2)
c9-14496Puzzle 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
24. Qb8+ Rc8 25. Qxc8+ Kh7 26. Ng5+ Kh6 27. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: queen to c8 (#2).
- Precise: knight to g5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rc8, then Qxc8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #392.
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