Chess960 tactic on e3 (f3·2)
c9-14828Puzzle 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
22. Re3+ Ne5 23. Rxe5+ Kd7 24. Re7+ Kd8 25. Qd6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e3 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to e5 (#2).
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ne5, then Rxe5+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #370.
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