Chess960 tactic on e8 (c8)
c9-12166Puzzle 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
34. Rxe8+ Rg8 35. Qxf6+ Kh7 36. Re7+ Rg7 37. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rg8, then Qxf6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #517.
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