Chess960 tactic on e5 (a1·2)
c9-11224Puzzle 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
34. Qxe5+ Rxe5 35. Rc8+ Re8 36. Rxe8+ Bg8 37. Rgxg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: rook to c8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to e8 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 Rxe5, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #294.
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