Chess960 tactic on b5 (b4)
c9-15244Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
32. Qb5+ Kb7 33. Qxd7+ Kb8 34. Qc7+ Ka8 35. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb7, then Qxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #607.
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