Chess960 tactic on e7 (e4)
c9-09343Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
27. Qxe7 Rg7 28. Qf8+ Kh7 29. Re8 Nxa2 30. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#2).
- A natural move: rook to e8.
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rg7, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #469.
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