Chess960 tactic on e1
c9-08852Shuffle 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
24. Rge1 Be4 25. Rxe4 Kc8 26. Qxb7+ Kd8 27. Bc4#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to e1.
- Spot on — rook to e4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Be4, then Rxe4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #346.
SP-346 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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