Chess960 tactic on d6 (f4)
c9-16187Puzzle 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
26. Qxd6+ Kd8 27. Bc6+ Kc8 28. Qd7+ Kb8 29. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d7 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 Kd8, then Bc6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #538.
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