Chess960 tactic on e8 (b5)
c9-13374Puzzle 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
27. Qe8+ Kf6 28. Rf1+ Nf2 29. Rxf2+ Kg7 30. Rf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to f1 (#2).
- Precise: rook to f2 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf6, then Rf1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #781.
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