Chess960 tactic on b6 (d4)
c9-09930naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2350Theme: 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
22. Qb6+ Kc8 23. Qxa7 Nf3+ 24. gxf3 Be3 25. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to f3 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 Kc8, then Qxa7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #777.
SP-777 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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