Chess960 tactic on d8 (d2)
c9-12046Puzzle 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
30. Qd8+ Kf7 31. Qf6+ Kg8 32. Ne7+ Kh7 33. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#2).
- Precise: knight to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf7, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #164.
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