Chess960 tactic on e6 (f5)
c9-11009Puzzle 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
27. Be6 Bg7 28. Rgxg7 Bg2+ 29. Kxg2 h6 30. Rg8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#2).
- Precise: king to g2 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bg7, then Rgxg7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #673.
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