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Chess960 tactic on e6 (d7·2)

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Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

29. Be6 Qxf1+ 30. Kxf1 Ke8 31. Qf7+ Kd8 32. Qd7#

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (#3).
  • Spot on — king to f1 (#2).
  • Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
  • Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
  • If instead Qxf1+, then Kxf1 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #488.

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