Chess960 tactic on d7 (d1·4)
c9-15507Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
26. Rd7+ Kb8 27. Qxb6 Ba3+ 28. Kb1 Bf7 29. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#2).
- A natural move: king to b1.
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb8, then Qxb6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #893.
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