Chess960 tactic on b7 (c7·3)
c9-15606Puzzle 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
24. Rb7+ Kc8 25. Bxd8 Nc3+ 26. Kc2 Rxa4 27. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to d8 (#2).
- A natural move: king to c2.
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Bxd8 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #813.
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