Chess960 tactic on d6 (e5·4)
c9-13517Puzzle 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
39. Bd6 Rg1+ 40. Kxg1 Ke8 41. Ng7+ Kd8 42. Rb8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to d6.
- Spot on — king to g1 (#2).
- Precise: knight to g7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rg1+, then Kxg1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #677.
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