Chess960 tactic on d7 (e7)
c9-11584Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
30. Rexd7+ Kb8 31. Re7 Kc8 32. Be6+ Kb8 33. Rd8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- rook to e7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb8, then Re7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #629.
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