Chess960 tactic on b6 (a5·2)
c9-10276naming 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. axb6 Ne2+ 30. Bxe2 d6 31. Qxd6+ Kc8 32. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to e2 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d6 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 Ne2+, then Bxe2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #670.
SP-670 · BastionGuard — Both knights begin inside the board while the king stands on c or f; a position and its mirror twin share this family.
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