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Chess960 tactic on d4 (c6)

c9-13743
Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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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

35. Nd4+ exd4 36. Nf4+ Ke5 37. Rxb5+ d5 38. Rxd5#

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to d4 keeps the pressure (#3).
  • Well found: knight to f4 (#2).
  • Precise: rook to b5 is the top choice (#1).
  • Great move! rook to d5 keeps the pressure (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
  • If instead exd4, then Nf4+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #190.

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