Chess960 tactic on d6 (e6)
c9-10380Puzzle 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
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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