Chess960 tactic on d6 (d1·5)
c9-13588Puzzle 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. Rxd6+ Ke8 32. Rd8+ Kxd8 33. Qe7+ Kxc8 34. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke8, then Rd8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #74.
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