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Chess960 tactic on d6 (c7)

c9-12918
Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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

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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