Chess960 tactic on d7 (g7)
c9-16093Puzzle 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
20. Qxd7+ Kb8 21. Qxe8+ Kb7 22. Rd7+ Ka6 23. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb8, then Qxe8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #314.
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