Chess960 tactic on d5
c9-08822Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
25. Bxd5 Rh6 26. Rf1+ Rf6 27. Rxf6+ gxf6 28. Bh6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to f1 (#2).
- Precise: rook to f6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rh6, then Rf1+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #540.
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