Chess960 tactic on e4 (h1)
c9-14811Puzzle 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
20. Qe4+ Kd8 21. Qe7+ Kc8 22. Qxd7+ Kb8 23. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #184.
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