Chess960 tactic on e7 (e1·4)
c9-10109Puzzle 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
34. Rxe7 Kd8 35. Rg7 Ke8 36. Bg6+ Kd8 37. Rf8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- rook to g7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Rg7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #344.
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