Chess960 tactic on e5 (f3)
c9-15982Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
19. Ne5+ dxe5 20. Bc6+ Kd6 21. b8=Q+ Kc5 22. Q3b6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to b8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead dxe5, then Bc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #343.
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