Chess960 tactic on d3 (f1)
c9-11939Puzzle 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. Bxd3 Kb6 21. Qxb7+ Kxc5 22. Bb4+ Kd4 23. Qe4#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d3 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to b4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb6, then Qxb7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #362.
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