Chess960 tactic on d4 (a7)
c9-16713naming 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
25. Qxd4 fxe6 26. Rc8+ Ke7 27. Rc7+ Ke8 28. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead fxe6, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #327.
SP-327 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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