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Chess960 tactic on e6 (d5·2)

c9-12087
Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

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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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