Chess960 tactic on d4 (d2)
c9-09559naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2250Theme: 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
25. Qd4+ Kf7 26. Bd5+ Kf8 27. Qf6+ Qf7 28. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf7, then Bd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #35.
SP-35 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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