Chess960 tactic on e5 (e4·2)
c9-14647Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
27. Qxe5+ Kb7 28. Be4+ d5 29. Bxd5+ Ka7 30. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to d5 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 Kb7, then Be4+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #794.
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