Chess960 tactic on d5 (e5)
c9-08798Puzzle 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
27. Qxd5 Re4 28. Bxe4 Bc6 29. Qxc6+ Kb8 30. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Re4, then Bxe4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #87.
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