Chess960 tactic on d7 (d1·5)
c9-15539Puzzle 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
30. Rd7+ Kf8 31. Qxf6 Rxb1+ 32. Bxb1 Bd5 33. Rd8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to b1 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf8, then Qxf6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #103.
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