Chess960 tactic on b8 (d6·2)
c9-28509Puzzle 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
37. Bb8+ Ka8 38. Ra6+ Kb7 39. Ra7+ Kc6 40. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: rook to a6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka8, then Ra6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #846.
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