Chess960 tactic on d6 (d1·3)
c9-16676naming 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
30. Rxd6+ Ke7 31. Qxc7+ Nd7 32. Qxd7+ Kf8 33. Qd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to c7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke7, then Qxc7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #552.
SP-552 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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