Chess960 tactic on b7 (b3)
c9-15754naming 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
36. Qb7+ Kd8 37. Rd1+ Bd6 38. Rxd6+ Bd7 39. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to d1 (#2).
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Rd1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #730.
SP-730 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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