Chess960 tactic on d6 (d3)
c9-11989Puzzle 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
34. Rxd6+ Kc8 35. Qa8+ Bb8 36. Rc6+ Qc7 37. Qa6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #568.
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