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Chess960 tactic on d6 (b4)

c9-11341
Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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