Chess960 tactic on d5 (d1·5)
c9-13470Puzzle 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
31. Qxd5 Rc7 32. Rxc7 Ne7 33. Rxe7+ Kf8 34. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rc7, then Rxc7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #792.
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