Chess960 tactic on e8
c9-14318Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
30. Re8+ Nf8 31. Rxf8+ Kh7 32. Rxh8+ Kg6 33. Qg4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Nf8, then Rxf8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #506.
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