Chess960 tactic on d6 (d5·3)
c9-12549Puzzle 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
20. Rxd6 b5 21. Qxb5 exd6 22. Qc6+ Kd8 23. Bb6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead b5, then Qxb5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #347.
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