Chess960 tactic on e4 (c2)
c9-11870Puzzle 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
32. Bxe4+ Qxe4 33. Ra7+ Kb8 34. Qd6+ Rc7 35. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to a7 (#2).
- Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qxe4, then Ra7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #541.
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