Chess960 tactic on e3 (f4)
c9-12223Puzzle 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
38. Be3+ Nd4 39. Qxd4+ Kb5 40. c4+ Ka6 41. Qb6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to c4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Nd4, then Qxd4+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #682.
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