Chess960 tactic on e5 (e4)
c9-14570Puzzle 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
28. Qxe5 Bb5+ 29. Kg1 bxc5 30. Qe7+ Kc8 31. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bb5+, then Kg1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #316.
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