Chess960 tactic on d6 (e7)
c9-09168Puzzle 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
26. Qd6+ Kd8 27. Bd4 Ra8 28. Bf6+ Kc8 29. Re8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- bishop to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Bd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #621.
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