Chess960 tactic on e6 (c8)
c9-14453Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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. Qxe6+ Kxe6 24. Qc4+ Ke7 25. Qe4+ Kf7 26. Bd5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxe6, then Qc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #216.
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