Chess960 tactic on d6 (e5)
c9-14194Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
26. Bd6+ Kg7 27. f8=Q+ Kg6 28. Qg7+ Kh5 29. Rh1#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: pawn to f8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to h1 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg7, then f8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #182.
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