Chess960 tactic on e7 (e6)
c9-11660Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
39. e7+ Kg7 40. exd8=Q Bh7 41. Nh5+ Kg6 42. Qf6#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to d8 (#2).
- Precise: knight to h5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg7, then exd8=Q and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #62.
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