Chess960 tactic on d5 (c5·2)
c9-14656Puzzle 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
36. Rxd5 Rxd5 37. Qf6+ Kg8 38. Re8+ Kh7 39. Rh8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rxd5, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #614.
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