Chess960 tactic on e6 (e5·2)
c9-13194Puzzle 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
22. e6 Rd6 23. Qxf7+ Kd8 24. Qg8+ Bf8 25. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to e6.
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g8 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 Rd6, then Qxf7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #142.
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