Chess960 tactic on d8 (c8·2)
c9-10806Puzzle 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
32. Rxd8+ Kg7 33. Qg5+ Kh7 34. f6+ Qg6 35. Bxg6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to f6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg7, then Qg5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #268.
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