Chess960 tactic on e8 (c6)
c9-14986naming 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
34. Bxe8 b6 35. Bxb6 g5 36. Bc7+ Kb7 37. Bc6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to b6 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead b6, then Bxb6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #940.
SP-940 · 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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