Chess960 tactic on d6 (b5)
c9-15329Puzzle 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
29. Nxd6 Nd5 30. cxd5 hxg2 31. Qb6+ Ka8 32. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Nd5, then cxd5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #258.
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