Chess960 tactic on e7 (f5)
c9-09286Puzzle 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
31. Nxe7 Nf4 32. Qxc4 Ne2+ 33. Kh2 Ng3 34. Qg8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c4 (#2).
- A natural move: king to h2.
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Nf4, then Qxc4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #25.
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