Chess960 tactic on d4 (e3)
c9-14890Puzzle 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
36. Kxd4 h5 37. Rfb7 hxg4 38. Ra6+ Kf5 39. Rf7#
Why it works
- Great move! king to d4 keeps the pressure (#3).
- rook to b7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead h5, then Rfb7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #518.
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