Chess960 tactic on b8 (a8)
c9-14938Puzzle 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
34. Rxb8+ Kc7 35. Ne6+ Kd7 36. Qa7+ Kc6 37. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc7, then Ne6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #546.
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