Winning blow: pawn to b8 (b7·7)
c9-25592Puzzle rating: 1420Theme: 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
16. b8=Q+ Kd7 17. Qcc7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd7, then Qcc7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #316.
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