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Chess960 tactic on d6 (c4·2)

c9-12684
Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

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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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