Chess960 tactic on d4
c9-11713Puzzle 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
42. Bxd4 g5 43. Qe5+ Kg6 44. Qf6+ Kh5 45. Qxg5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead g5, then Qe5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #321.
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