Chess960 tactic on b7 (d7)
c9-28514Puzzle 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. Rb7+ Kc8 38. Bf5+ Re6 39. Bxe6+ Kd8 40. Rb8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Bf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #903.
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