Chess960 tactic on d3 (d1·3)
c9-28532Puzzle 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
19. Qd3 Qe4 20. Qxe4 Rhe8 21. Rg7+ Kh6 22. Qxh4#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to d3.
- Spot on — queen to e4 (#2).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qe4, then Qxe4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #136.
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