Chess960 tactic on d7 (c7)
c9-13457Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
31. Rxd7 Kf5 32. Rxd4 b5 33. f8=Q+ Ke6 34. Rd6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to d4 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to f8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf5, then Rxd4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #67.
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