Chess960 tactic on e3 (f2)
c9-11488Puzzle 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. fxe3 Qe8 28. Rc8 Qxc8 29. Bxh6+ Kh8 30. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- rook to c8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to h6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qe8, then Rc8 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #224.
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