Chess960 tactic on e3 (g3)
c9-13046Puzzle 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
27. Qe3 Nf4 28. Qxf4 e5 29. Qh6+ Kg8 30. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to f4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Nf4, then Qxf4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #389.
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