Chess960 tactic on d5 (h1)
c9-14180Puzzle 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
30. Qd5+ Ke8 31. Bh5+ Ke7 32. Rf7+ Ke8 33. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to h5 (#2).
- Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke8, then Bh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #856.
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