Chess960 tactic on e6 (e3)
c9-09264Puzzle 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
41. Qe6+ Kxc7 42. Qxd6+ Kc8 43. Qd7+ Kb8 44. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxc7, then Qxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #732.
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