Chess960 tactic on e6 (d5·2)
c9-12087Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
30. dxe6 Rf1+ 31. Kxf1 Kh8 32. exf7 Kg7 33. f8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: king to f1 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. pawn to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rf1+, then Kxf1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #84.
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