Chess960 tactic on d4 (b6)
c9-10087Puzzle 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. Bd4+ Kd6 30. Bb2+ Kc5 31. Ba3+ Kc4 32. Nd2#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to b2 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to a3 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to d2 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd6, then Bb2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #370.
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