Chess960 tactic on d2 (d1·3)
c9-14862Puzzle 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
30. Rxd2 exd2+ 31. Kxd2 h6 32. Qc6 b4 33. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — king to d2 (#2).
- A natural move: queen to c6.
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead exd2+, then Kxd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #842.
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