Chess960 tactic on b7 (b8)
c9-14591Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
22. Rb7+ Kd8 23. dxe3 h5 24. Nxd6 h4 25. Bf6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to e3 (#2).
- Precise: knight to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then dxe3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #913.
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