Chess960 tactic on d8 (d7)
c9-10831Puzzle 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
35. Qd8+ Kb7 36. Rd7+ Qc7 37. Rxc7+ Ka6 38. Qa8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: rook to d7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb7, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #910.
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