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Chess960 tactic on d6 (f4·2)

c9-10080
Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

23. Bd6 Qc4+ 24. Kf2 Qf1+ 25. Kxf1 c5 26. Rxe6#

Why it works

  • Sensible development: bishop to d6.
  • king to f2 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: king to f1 is the top choice (#1).
  • Best move. rook to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
  • If instead Qc4+, then Kf2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #882.

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