Chess960 tactic on e7 (c5)
c9-14805naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2400Theme: 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
39. Qxe7 Kg6 40. h4 Kh6 41. h5 Kxh5 42. Qh7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- pawn to h4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h5.
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg6, then h4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #616.
SP-616 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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