Chess960 tactic on e7 (e1)
c9-14411Puzzle 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
23. Rxe7+ Kc6 24. Bg2+ Kc5 25. Rc7+ Bc6 26. Rxc6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to g2 (#2).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc6, then Bg2+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #226.
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