Chess960 tactic on d8
c9-09205Puzzle 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
17. Qxd8+ Kf7 18. Qxe7+ Kg6 19. Qxf6+ Kh7 20. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf7, then Qxe7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #881.
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