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Chess960 tactic on d6 (f5·2)

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Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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

19. Nd6+ Kf8 20. Bxf6 Bg2 21. Qxg2 c3 22. Qg7#

Why it works

  • Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
  • Spot on — bishop to f6 (#2).
  • Precise: queen to g2 is the top choice (#1).
  • Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
  • If instead Kf8, then Bxf6 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #336.

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