Chess960 tactic on e7 (e3·2)
c9-09297Puzzle 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
24. Rxe7+ Kd8 25. Rb7+ Ke8 26. Rb8+ Rd8 27. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Rb7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #498.
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