Chess960 tactic on d6 (e5·3)
c9-10121Puzzle 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
30. Bd6+ Kf6 31. Qe5+ Kg6 32. Qxg5+ Kh7 33. Qh5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf6, then Qe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #280.
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