Chess960 tactic on d7 (d6·2)
c9-09870Puzzle 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
29. Qd7+ Kb8 30. Na6+ Ka8 31. Qc8+ Ka7 32. Qb8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: knight to a6 (#2).
- Strong! queen to c8 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb8, then Na6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #556.
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