Chess960 tactic on e5 (a1)
c9-11980Puzzle 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
27. Bxe5 Bb4 28. Bxg7+ Kxg7 29. Qg5+ Kf8 30. Qg8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to g7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bb4, then Bxg7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #593.
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