Chess960 tactic on d8 (d4)
c9-08884naming 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
16. Rd8+ Kb7 17. Qb1+ Bb2+ 18. Qxb2+ Kc6 19. Qb6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b1 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b2 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 Kb7, then Qb1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #875.
SP-875 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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