Chess960 tactic on e8 (g8·2)
c9-14117Puzzle 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
27. Rxe8+ Kc7 28. Rxe7+ Kd8 29. Qxd6+ Kc8 30. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to e7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc7, then Rxe7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #655.
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