Chess960 tactic on f5 (e5)
c9-08849Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
31. Qxf5+ Ke8 32. Qe5+ Kd8 33. Qf6+ Ke8 34. Re1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to e5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to e1 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke8, then Qe5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #386.
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