Chess960 tactic on b7 (e4·4)
c9-13318naming 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
28. Qb7 Ke8 29. Bf6 Kf8 30. Qe7+ Kg8 31. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- bishop to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke8, then Bf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #946.
SP-946 · 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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