Chess960 tactic on e7 (d7)
c9-16799Puzzle 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
19. Qxe7+ Kg8 20. Qxh7+ Kxf8 21. Bc5+ Ke8 22. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Qxh7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #92.
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