Chess960 tactic on d7
c9-09069Shuffle 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
22. Nd7+ Kb7 23. Qb6+ Ka8 24. Bc6+ Rb7 25. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#2).
- Precise: bishop 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 Kb7, then Qb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #814.
SP-814 · RampartScout — A knight in the corner and the king out on the wing (b/g); like every family, it is closed under mirror twins.
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