Chess960 tactic on d7 (d4)
c9-09701Puzzle 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. Qxd7+ Kf8 36. Bd6+ Kg8 37. Qc8+ Be8 38. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf8, then Bd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #314.
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