Chess960 tactic on b2 (c4)
c9-15135Puzzle 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
18. Nb2+ Ka5 19. Ra3+ Kxb5 20. c4+ Kb4 21. Ra4#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b2 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to a3 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to c4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka5, then Ra3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #643.
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