Chess960 tactic on d6 (d5)
c9-12742naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
24. Qxd6+ Ka8 25. Qd7 Rc7 26. Qxc7 exf4 27. Qxa7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- queen to d7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka8, then Qd7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #337.
SP-337 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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