Chess960 tactic on d7 (d1·2)
c9-12555Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
21. Rd7+ Ke8 22. Rxa7+ Qc6 23. Qxc6+ Kd8 24. Bf6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to a7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke8, then Rxa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #288.
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