Chess960 tactic on e7 (b4)
c9-12494Puzzle 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
31. Qe7 g5 32. Rd7 Qh1+ 33. Kxh1 h6 34. Qf8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to e7.
- rook to d7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to h1 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead g5, then Rd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #432.
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