Chess960 tactic on d8 (g8)
c9-12810Puzzle 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
34. Qd8+ Bc7 35. Qxd4+ Qc5 36. Qxc5+ Ka6 37. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bc7, then Qxd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #828.
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