Chess960 tactic on d2 (e1)
c9-15319Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
11. Bd2+ Nf4 12. Bxf4+ Kxf4 13. Ne2+ Kg5 14. f4#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d2 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to f4 (#2).
- Precise: knight to e2 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. pawn to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Nf4, then Bxf4+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #520.
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