Chess960 tactic on d1
c9-10837Puzzle 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
29. Kxd1 Kf7 30. Rxh8 h4 31. Rh7+ Ke8 32. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. king to d1 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to h8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf7, then Rxh8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #507.
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