Chess960 tactic on e8 (e1)
c9-09911Puzzle 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
33. Re8+ Bd8 34. Qe7 Rxb3+ 35. Nxb3 cxb3 36. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- queen to e7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to b3 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 Bd8, then Qe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #383.
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