Chess960 tactic on b7 (a8)
c9-15779Puzzle 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
31. Qxb7+ Kxa5 32. Kxd2 e3+ 33. Ke2 d4 34. Ra1#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — king to d2 (#2).
- A natural move: king to e2.
- Best move. rook to a1 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxa5, then Kxd2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #174.
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