Chess960 tactic on d4 (e3·2)
c9-15097Puzzle 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
32. Bd4+ Qg7 33. Qh3+ Rh6 34. Qxh6+ Kg8 35. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to h3 (#2).
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qg7, then Qh3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #420.
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