Chess960 tactic on d7 (d6·4)
c9-11534Puzzle 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+ Ke6 22. Re7+ Kf5 23. Ng3+ Kxf6 24. Qf5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to e7 (#2).
- Precise: knight to g3 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke6, then Re7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #12.
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