Chess960 tactic on e1 (d1·3)
c9-14944naming 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
23. Re1 Kf6 24. Qxf5+ Kg7 25. Rh7+ Kf8 26. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to e1.
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#2).
- Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf6, then Qxf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #580.
SP-580 · 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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