Chess960 tactic on b6 (a5·3)
c9-14544naming 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. axb6+ Kb8 29. bxc7+ Qxc7 30. Qe8+ Qc8 31. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to c7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb8, then bxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #698.
SP-698 · BastionGuard — A c- or f-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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