Chess960 tactic on e5 (c5)
c9-11408Puzzle 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
31. Qxe5+ Kd8 32. Qd6+ Ke8 33. Bc6+ bxc6 34. Rb8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Qd6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #603.
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