Chess960 tactic on e6 (c8·2)
c9-15360naming 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
26. Qe6+ Kg7 27. Rg3+ Rg4 28. Rxg4+ Kh8 29. Qxg8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: rook to g3 (#2).
- Precise: rook to g4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg7, then Rg3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #47.
SP-47 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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