Chess960 tactic on e1 (d1)
c9-13706naming 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
24. Re1+ Kd6 25. Qxc8 Qe3 26. Rxe3 Nxd3 27. Qd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to e3 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd6, then Qxc8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #258.
SP-258 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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