Chess960 tactic on e6 (d4·2)
c9-08917Puzzle 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
26. Ne6+ Kxf7 27. Bg6+ Kg8 28. Bh5+ Kh7 29. Qg6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to g6 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to h5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxf7, then Bg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #288.
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