Chess960 tactic on d6 (f5·3)
c9-09238Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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. Nd6+ Kd8 26. Qh4+ Ng5 27. Qxg5+ Bf6 28. Qxf6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to h4 (#2).
- Strong! queen to g5 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Qh4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #851.
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