Chess960 tactic on d7 (d1·3)
c9-14575Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
32. Rd7+ Rf7 33. Qf6+ Kg8 34. Qxf7+ Kh8 35. Rd8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rf7, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #604.
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