Chess960 tactic on e8 (e5·2)
c9-13872Puzzle 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
29. Re8 Kb6 30. b4 Nf3 31. Rb8+ Ka6 32. Bc4#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to e8.
- pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb6, then b4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #807.
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