Chess960 tactic on d8 (b8)
c9-14121Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
25. Qd8+ Ke6 26. Qe7+ Kxd5 27. Qxd6+ Ke4 28. Ng3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#2).
- Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to g3 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke6, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #824.
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