Chess960 tactic on e6 (d7)
c9-16124Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
28. Qxe6 e2+ 29. Kxe2 Bf3+ 30. Kxf3 Bg5 31. Rg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — king to e2 (#2).
- Precise: king to f3 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead e2+, then Kxe2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #496.
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