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Chess960 tactic on d6 (e6)

c9-10380
Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

32. Rxd6+ Qxd6 33. Nxd6 f4 34. Bxb5 axb5 35. Qc7#

Why it works

  • Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
  • Well found: knight to d6 (#2).
  • Precise: bishop to b5 is the top choice (#1).
  • Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
  • If instead Qxd6, then Nxd6 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #92.

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