Chess960 tactic on d6 (c4·2)
c9-12684Puzzle 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
27. Nd6+ Kg7 28. Bd4+ e5 29. Bxe5+ Kh7 30. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to e5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg7, then Bd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #847.
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