Chess960 tactic on d5 (e3)
c9-12395Puzzle 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. Nd5 Bb6 31. Rxb6 Kd8 32. Qxc7+ Ke8 33. Qe7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to d5.
- Spot on — rook to b6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bb6, then Rxb6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #719.
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