Chess960 tactic on b6 (d6)
c9-16378Puzzle 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
27. Rxb6 Rc8 28. Rg6+ Kh7 29. Qxf7+ Kh8 30. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to g6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rc8, then Rg6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #407.
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