Chess960 tactic on c6 (b5·3)
c9-28525Puzzle 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
26. Qc6+ Kb8 27. Nd7+ Qxd7 28. Qb6+ Qb7 29. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to d7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb8, then Nd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #295.
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