Chess960 tactic on e7 (d6)
c9-14769Puzzle 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
33. Qe7 c4 34. f6 c3 35. f7 cxb2 36. f8=Q#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to e7.
- pawn to f6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f7.
- Best move. pawn to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead c4, then f6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #164.
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