Chess960 tactic on d5 (d7)
c9-10594Puzzle 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
31. Rd5+ Ne5 32. Rxe5+ f5 33. Rxf5+ Kh6 34. Qg5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to e5 (#2).
- Precise: rook to f5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ne5, then Rxe5+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #882.
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