Chess960 tactic on e5 (f5)
c9-13164Puzzle 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
30. Qxe5 Kxa6 31. Rxd5 g5 32. Qb8 g4 33. Rc6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to d5 (#2).
- A natural move: queen to b8.
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxa6, then Rxd5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #926.
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