Chess960 tactic on b7 (c7)
c9-09683naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
29. Rb7+ Ka8 30. Rd7+ Nd5 31. Bxd5+ Rc6 32. Bxc6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka8, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #555.
SP-555 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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