Chess960 tactic on e1 (f1)
c9-14689Puzzle 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
29. Re1 Ne5 30. Ba5+ Kc8 31. Nxd6+ Kb8 32. Rb7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to a5 (#2).
- Precise: knight to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ne5, then Ba5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #236.
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