Chess960 tactic on d6 (d1)
c9-09990Puzzle 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
38. R1d6+ Kg5 39. Rg7+ Kf4 40. Bg3+ Ke4 41. Re7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to g3 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg5, then Rg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #12.
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