Chess960 tactic on e4 (e3)
c9-11794naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
41. Ke4 g4 42. Rh7 Kf6 43. Rb6+ Kg5 44. f4#
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to e4.
- rook to h7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to b6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. pawn to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead g4, then Rh7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #392.
SP-392 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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