Chess960 tactic on b7 (a6)
c9-11877naming 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
15. Qb7+ Kd8 16. Nxc6+ dxc6 17. Rd3+ Nd4 18. Rxd4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: knight to c6 (#2).
- Strong! rook to d3 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Nxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #381.
SP-381 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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