Chess960 tactic on d8 (d1)
c9-12404Puzzle 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
35. Qxd8+ Kb7 36. Qb8+ Kxc6 37. Qb5+ Kd5 38. c4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. pawn to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb7, then Qb8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #904.
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