Chess960 tactic on d3
c9-10279Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
20. Rd3+ Ke8 21. Qe4+ Re7 22. Qa8+ Nb8 23. Qxb8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d3 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke8, then Qe4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #645.
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