Chess960 tactic on e6 (f6)
c9-10777Puzzle 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
21. Qe6+ Kd8 22. Qe7+ Kc8 23. Qe8+ Kb7 24. Nc5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #843.
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