Chess960 tactic on e7 (e4·2)
c9-10140Puzzle 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
16. Qxe7+ Kxe7 17. Bd6+ Ke8 18. Rf8+ Kd7 19. Nc5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: bishop to d6 (#2).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxe7, then Bd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #71.
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