Chess960 tactic on d6
c9-08827Shuffle 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
32. Qxd6+ Ka8 33. Bxc8 Be6 34. Qxc6+ Kb8 35. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to c8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c6 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 Ka8, then Bxc8 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #175.
SP-175 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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