Chess960 tactic on d7 (e6)
c9-09265Puzzle 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
35. Qd7+ Kb6 36. Nc4+ Ka6 37. Qc6+ Rb6 38. Qxb6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — knight to c4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb6, then Nc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #779.
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