Chess960 tactic on d5 (f6)
c9-13941Puzzle 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
33. Nxd5 cxd5 34. g6 d4 35. g7 d3 36. g8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- pawn to g6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g7.
- Best move. pawn to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead cxd5, then g6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #806.
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