Chess960 tactic on e4 (e2)
c9-15158Puzzle 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. Qxe4 e5 34. Qc6+ Ke7 35. Qe6+ Kf8 36. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead e5, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #539.
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