Chess960 tactic on e7 (a3)
c9-12598naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
22. Bxe7+ Kxe7 23. Qd7+ Kf8 24. e7+ Kf7 25. e8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to d7 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. pawn to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxe7, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #159.
SP-159 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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