Chess960 tactic on b6 (e3·3)
c9-14830Puzzle 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
33. Qb6+ Kd6 34. Qd8+ Bd7 35. Qxd7+ Kc5 36. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd6, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #189.
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