Chess960 tactic on d7 (d1·6)
c9-11189Puzzle 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
34. Rd7 hxg2+ 35. Kxg2 Rf7 36. Qxf7+ Kh7 37. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — king to g2 (#2).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead hxg2+, then Kxg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #165.
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