Chess960 tactic on d6 (f5)
c9-09065Puzzle 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
22. Nd6+ Kc7 23. Qxb6+ Kxd6 24. Bb4+ Ke6 25. f5#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to b6 (#2).
- Strong! bishop to b4 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. pawn to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc7, then Qxb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #665.
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