Chess960 tactic on b7 (g7)
c9-15716Puzzle 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
32. Rxb7 Bxd5 33. Rh7+ Kg8 34. Qxd5+ Rf7 35. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to h7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bxd5, then Rh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #138.
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