Chess960 tactic on d5 (g2·2)
c9-14404Puzzle 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
21. Qd5+ Ke7 22. Qxe5+ Kd8 23. Qc7+ Ke8 24. Bc6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke7, then Qxe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #959.
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