Chess960 tactic on e6 (d5·3)
c9-16598Puzzle 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
23. Be6+ fxe6 24. fxe6+ Ke8 25. Rb8+ Ke7 26. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to e6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to b8 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 fxe6, then fxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #850.
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