Chess960 tactic on d7 (a4)
c9-08761naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
29. Qxd7+ Kf7 30. Qxe7+ Kg6 31. Qxg7+ Kh5 32. Qg4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf7, then Qxe7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #125.
SP-125 · BastionScout — King shifted to c or f, with a knight committed to the corner from move one.
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