Chess960 tactic on b8 (a7)
c9-11006naming 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
31. Qb8+ Ke7 32. Qe8+ Kf6 33. Qf7+ Kg5 34. Qf5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke7, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #44.
SP-44 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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