Chess960 tactic on e3 (f3)
c9-14317Puzzle 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
13. Re3+ Kf6 14. g5+ Kf5 15. Qh3+ Kf4 16. Nd3#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e3 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to g5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to h3 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to d3 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf6, then g5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #115.
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