Chess960 tactic on e6 (d5)
c9-13379Puzzle 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
24. dxe6 e4 25. e7 Bxf6 26. e8=Q+ Bd8 27. Qexd8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- pawn to e7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead e4, then e7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #859.
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