Chess960 tactic on e7 (d5)
c9-15415Puzzle 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
27. Nxe7 Ka6 28. Qc8+ Kb5 29. Qxd7+ Kxc5 30. Qc6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka6, then Qc8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #783.
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