Chess960 tactic on e5
c9-10945Puzzle 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
25. Qxe5 h6 26. Qxe7+ Kg8 27. Nf5+ Kh7 28. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#2).
- Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead h6, then Qxe7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #230.
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