Chess960 tactic on d1 (e1)
c9-12308Puzzle 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. Rd1 Rd8 35. Rxd8 Rd5 36. Rd6+ Rxd6 37. Qxd6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rd8, then Rxd8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #909.
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