Chess960 tactic on d7 (d2)
c9-15251Puzzle 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
29. Rd7+ Kg8 30. Rxg7+ Kxg7 31. Qxg6+ Kh8 32. Qh7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: rook to g7 (#2).
- Strong! queen to g6 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Rxg7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #181.
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