Chess960 tactic on b8 (d6)
c9-13726naming 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
23. Qb8+ Nc8 24. Qxc8+ Ke7 25. Qd7+ Kf8 26. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to c8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Nc8, then Qxc8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #66.
SP-66 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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