Chess960 tactic on b7 (b1·2)
c9-14685naming 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
26. Rb7+ Ka8 27. Rxc7+ Rd5 28. Bxd5+ Kb8 29. Na6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka8, then Rxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #778.
SP-778 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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