Chess960 tactic on d8 (c6)
c9-11090naming 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
27. Nd8+ Kb5 28. Qd7+ Kc4 29. Nd2+ Kc5 30. Ne6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#2).
- Precise: knight to d2 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb5, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #240.
SP-240 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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