Chess960 tactic on b6 (f2)
c9-28534naming 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
30. Bxb6 axb6 31. Qc8+ Bd8 32. Qc6+ Ke7 33. Qe6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead axb6, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #329.
SP-329 · BastionScout — King shifted to c or f, with a knight committed to the corner from move one.
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