Chess960 tactic on d6 (c4)
c9-11740Puzzle 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
21. Nd6+ Kg8 22. Qe8+ Nf8 23. Qf7+ Kh8 24. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #294.
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