Chess960 tactic on e7
c9-13554Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
37. Qxe7 Bc4+ 38. Kg1 Bf7 39. Qxf7 d3 40. Qxh7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bc4+, then Kg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #272.
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