Chess960 tactic on d4 (f5)
c9-14005Puzzle 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
29. Nd4+ Kd6 30. Rxf6+ Kc5 31. Qe7+ Kxd4 32. e3#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. pawn to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd6, then Rxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #583.
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