Chess960 tactic on d5 (f4·2)
c9-11461Puzzle 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
22. Nd5+ Kf2 23. Qg3+ Kf1 24. Kd2+ Qe1+ 25. Rxe1#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to g3 (#2).
- Precise: king to d2 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to e1 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf2, then Qg3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #720.
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