Chess960 tactic on e3 (g4)
c9-10729Puzzle 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
29. Ne3 d5 30. Nf5 d4 31. Qe7+ Kd5 32. Qd6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to e3.
- knight to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead d5, then Nf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #136.
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