Chess960 tactic on e6 (d4)
c9-14498Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
36. Nxe6+ Rxe6 37. Rd8+ Kf7 38. Be8+ Kg8 39. Bg6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#2).
- Strong! bishop to e8 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rxe6, then Rd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #40.
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