Chess960 tactic on e7 (e2)
c9-11148Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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. Qe7+ Kg8 30. Qxd8+ Kh7 31. Rc8 Rc6 32. Qg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#2).
- A natural move: rook to c8.
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Qxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #203.
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