Chess960 tactic on d2 (d1·2)
c9-13284Puzzle 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
22. Kxd2 b5 23. Bf6+ Re7 24. Qxe7+ Kc8 25. Qf8#
Why it works
- Best move. king to d2 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead b5, then Bf6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #338.
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