Chess960 tactic on d5 (d1·3)
c9-12951Puzzle 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
27. Rxd5 Bxd5 28. Qg5+ Kxf8 29. Qg7+ Ke8 30. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bxd5, then Qg5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #548.
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