Chess960 tactic on d5 (d1)
c9-11532Puzzle 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
20. Qd5+ Ke8 21. Qe6+ Kd8 22. Qe7+ Kc8 23. Bf5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke8, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #44.
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