Chess960 tactic on b7 (c6·2)
c9-15900Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
30. Bxb7+ Qxb7 31. Rbc1+ Bc3 32. Rxc3+ Qc6 33. Rxc6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to c1 (#2).
- Precise: rook to c3 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qxb7, then Rbc1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #626.
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