Chess960 tactic on e7 (e1·5)
c9-10654Puzzle 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
28. Re7+ Kc8 29. Re8+ Kb7 30. Rb8+ Ka6 31. Rxa3#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #95.
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