Chess960 tactic on d6 (f4·2)
c9-10080naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2400Theme: 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
23. Bd6 Qc4+ 24. Kf2 Qf1+ 25. Kxf1 c5 26. Rxe6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to d6.
- king to f2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to f1 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qc4+, then Kf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #882.
SP-882 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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