Chess960 tactic on d7 (d6·3)
c9-10477Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
21. Rd7+ Ke8 22. Qxf6 Nf4+ 23. exf4 a3 24. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke8, then Qxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #585.
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