Chess960 tactic on d2 (d1)
c9-12122Puzzle 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
31. Rd2 Qh4+ 32. Kd1 Qc4 33. Rd8+ Kxd8 34. Qf8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to d2.
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qh4+, then Kd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #454.
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