Chess960 tactic on d8 (f8)
c9-15663Puzzle 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
24. Qxd8+ Nc8 25. Kxc2 h5 26. Ne6 g3 27. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — king to c2 (#2).
- A natural move: knight to e6.
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Nc8, then Kxc2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #381.
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