Chess960 tactic on d7 (c8)
c9-12400naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2310Theme: 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
26. Qd7 Kf5 27. Ne3+ Kxf4 28. Rc4+ Ke5 29. Qd4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — knight to e3 (#2).
- Precise: rook to c4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf5, then Ne3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #177.
SP-177 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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