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Chess960 tactic on e3 (g4)

c9-10729
Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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