Chess960 tactic on d5 (d4·3)
c9-10407Puzzle 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. d5+ Kxd5 33. Be4+ Kc4 34. Qc7+ Kb5 35. Rxa5#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxd5, then Be4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #824.
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