Chess960 tactic on e6 (e8)
c9-10548Puzzle 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
29. Qe6+ Rd7 30. Qc6+ Bc7 31. Rb8+ Kxb8 32. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: queen to c6 (#2).
- Strong! rook to b8 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rd7, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #861.
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