Chess960 tactic on b4 (b2)
c9-12474naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2250Theme: 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
26. b4+ Rxb4 27. Qxb4+ Kc6 28. Qxb6+ Kd5 29. Qd6#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b4 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rxb4, then Qxb4+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #231.
SP-231 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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