Chess960 tactic on d8 (g5)
c9-10435Puzzle 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
24. Qxd8+ Ne8 25. a7 c5 26. bxc5 Rh8 27. Rxh8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- pawn to a7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ne8, then a7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #456.
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