Chess960 tactic on e6 (e5)
c9-09039Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
33. e6+ Ka8 34. Qb6 Rc7 35. Qxc7 Bxe4 36. Qxa5#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- queen to b6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka8, then Qb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #932.
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