Chess960 tactic on e7 (e5·2)
c9-13969Puzzle 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
23. Qe7+ Kc8 24. Qxf8+ Kd7 25. Qe7+ Kc8 26. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Qxf8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #311.
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