Chess960 tactic on d6 (d1·4)
c9-13425Puzzle 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
28. Rxd6+ Kc8 29. Rxg8+ Kb7 30. Qe7+ Ka6 31. Rxa8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Rxg8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #448.
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