Chess960 tactic on d6 (e5·2)
c9-13638Puzzle 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
30. Qxd6+ Kg8 31. Rg7+ Kh8 32. Qf8+ Bg8 33. Qxg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Rg7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #607.
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