Chess960 tactic on d5 (d1·2)
c9-16433Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
19. Qxd5+ Kc8 20. Qd7+ Kb7 21. Be4+ Ka6 22. Qa4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to e4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Qd7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #352.
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