Chess960 tactic on d6 (a6)
c9-12657Puzzle 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
31. Qxd6 Kc4 32. Ra4+ Kb5 33. Qa6+ Kc5 34. Rc4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to a4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to a6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc4, then Ra4+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #353.
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