Chess960 tactic on e2
c9-10879Puzzle 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
25. Be2+ Bd3 26. Bxd3+ Nc4 27. a4+ bxa3 28. bxa3#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e2 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to d3 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to a4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. pawn to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bd3, then Bxd3+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #169.
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