Chess960 tactic on d6 (d5·2)
c9-11362Puzzle 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
23. Rxd6 Kc7 24. Qxa7+ Kxd6 25. Qb6+ Kd5 26. Rd1#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#1).
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc7, then Qxa7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #363.
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