Chess960 tactic on e8 (f7)
c9-16228Puzzle 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
28. Qxe8 Kb6 29. Qd7 Ka6 30. Qb7+ Ka5 31. Qxa7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- queen to d7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb6, then Qd7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #55.
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