Chess960 tactic on e3
c9-09849Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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. Re3+ Be5 21. Qxe5+ Kd7 22. Qxe7+ Kc6 23. Na5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Be5, then Qxe5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #923.
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