Chess960 tactic on b6 (d6·2)
c9-15125naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2350Theme: 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. Rxb6+ axb6 29. Bg3+ Re5 30. Bxe5+ Rd6 31. Bxd6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: bishop to g3 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to e5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead axb6, then Bg3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #381.
SP-381 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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