Chess960 tactic on b7 (g2·2)
c9-15346naming 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
24. Qxb7+ Rxb7 25. Nc6+ Kc8 26. Bg4+ Be6 27. Bxe6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: knight to c6 (#2).
- Strong! bishop to g4 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rxb7, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #757.
SP-757 · RampartGuard — The king starts out on a wing file, b or g, with neither knight in a corner.
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