Chess960 tactic on d4 (e3·3)
c9-16829Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
23. Qxd4 Rb8 24. Nxb8 Kxb8 25. Qd8+ Ka7 26. Qxb6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to b8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rb8, then Nxb8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #749.
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