Chess960 tactic on e7 (d7·2)
c9-10613Puzzle 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
28. Qxe7 Rf7 29. Qe8+ Rf8 30. Ne7+ Kh8 31. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#2).
- Precise: knight to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rf7, then Qe8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #932.
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