Chess960 tactic on d7 (f7)
c9-12423Puzzle 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
37. Qxd7 Qg1+ 38. Re1 Qxe1+ 39. Kxe1 e4 40. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to e1 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qg1+, then Re1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #318.
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