Chess960 tactic on e7 (c8)
c9-12929Puzzle 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
26. Ne7+ Kh7 27. Qxe8 Qxg2+ 28. Kxg2 Kh6 29. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#2).
- Precise: king to g2 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh7, then Qxe8 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #177.
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