Chess960 tactic on e7 (e3·3)
c9-15983Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
36. Qe7+ Kg6 37. Qg5+ Kh7 38. Qxh5+ Kg8 39. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to g5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to h5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg6, then Qg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #62.
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