Chess960 tactic on e5 (g3)
c9-14659Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
22. Bxe5 b6 23. a6 g3 24. Nxc6+ Nxc6 25. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- pawn to a6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead b6, then a6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #824.
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