Chess960 tactic on e6
c9-09240Puzzle 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
23. Qxe6+ Kc7 24. Qd7+ Kb6 25. Qd6+ Ka7 26. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc7, then Qd7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #636.
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