Chess960 tactic on d6 (f5·4)
c9-12256Puzzle 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
18. Nd6+ cxd6 19. Bf5+ Nxf5 20. Rc1+ Bc7 21. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: bishop to f5 (#2).
- Strong! rook to c1 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead cxd6, then Bf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #472.
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