Chess960 tactic on d5 (d4)
c9-11516Puzzle 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
26. Qd5+ Ka6 27. Rc6+ Nxc6 28. Qxc6+ Ka5 29. Qa4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to c6 (#2).
- Strong! queen to c6 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka6, then Rc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #407.
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