Chess960 tactic on d6 (b4)
c9-11341Puzzle 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
29. Bxd6 Kf8 30. Qxe7+ Kg8 31. Be4 c3 32. Qe6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#2).
- A natural move: bishop to e4.
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf8, then Qxe7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #162.
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