Chess960 tactic on d3 (d1·2)
c9-14440naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2400Theme: 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
17. Rd3 Bh5 18. Rh3 Bf8 19. Rxh5+ Kg7 20. Qxf6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to d3.
- rook to h3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bh5, then Rh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #91.
SP-91 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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