Chess960 tactic on e7 (e5)
c9-13959Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
31. Rxe7+ Kc6 32. Rc7+ Kd5 33. Qe4+ Kd6 34. Bf4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc6, then Rc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #300.
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