Chess960 tactic on d7 (d6·5)
c9-13905Puzzle 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. Rxd7+ c5 20. bxc6+ Bc5 21. Qxc5+ Ke8 22. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: pawn to c6 (#2).
- Strong! queen to c5 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead c5, then bxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #294.
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