Chess960 tactic on d8 (c8)
c9-10593Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
28. Rxd8+ Qe8 29. Bg7+ Nxg7 30. Qf6+ Kg8 31. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to g7 (#2).
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qe8, then Bg7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #489.
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