Chess960 tactic on d5 (e4·2)
c9-13499Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
25. Bxd5 cxd5 26. Bc3 d4 27. Bxd4 b6 28. Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to d4 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead cxd5, then Bc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #24.
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