Chess960 tactic on d6 (c7)
c9-12918Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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. Qxd6+ Kg7 35. Qxe5+ Rf6 36. Qxf6+ Kh7 37. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg7, then Qxe5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #883.
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