Chess960 tactic on e2 (e1)
c9-14256Puzzle 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
28. Rxe2 Kg8 29. Qg6+ Kh8 30. Re8 Rxe8 31. Bxf6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e2 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#2).
- A natural move: rook to e8.
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Qg6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #519.
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