Chess960 tactic on d7 (d5)
c9-13851Puzzle 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
19. Qd7 Rc7 20. Qxc7 Rb8 21. Qxc6+ Rb7 22. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to d7.
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rc7, then Qxc7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #364.
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