Chess960 tactic on d5 (d1·4)
c9-11733Puzzle 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
17. Rxd5+ Kxc8 18. Ne7+ Kxc7 19. Bg3+ f4 20. Bxf4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to g3 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxc8, then Ne7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #458.
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