Chess960 tactic on d8 (d6)
c9-15950Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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. Rd8+ Ka7 25. Nb5+ Kb6 26. Rd6+ Bxd6 27. Qxd6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — knight to b5 (#2).
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka7, then Nb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #716.
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