Chess960 tactic on d1 (h1)
c9-15396Puzzle 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
33. Rd1+ Kc7 34. Rd7+ Kb8 35. Bxa7+ Kc8 36. Qc6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d1 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to a7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc7, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #110.
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