Chess960 tactic on d8 (b6)
c9-11252Puzzle 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
30. Qd8+ Ka7 31. Bxc5+ b6 32. Qxb6+ Ka8 33. Qa7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka7, then Bxc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #285.
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