Chess960 tactic on d5 (f3)
c9-14515Puzzle 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
28. Qxd5 Bc3+ 29. bxc3 g5 30. Qc6+ Kd8 31. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to c3 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bc3+, then bxc3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #843.
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