Chess960 tactic on e8 (e5)
c9-15011Puzzle 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
29. Re8+ Kh7 30. Be4+ f5 31. Bxf5+ Kh6 32. Nhxf3#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh7, then Be4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #193.
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