Chess960 tactic on e4 (b1)
c9-14443Puzzle 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
39. Qxe4+ Kg8 40. Rc8+ Kf7 41. Qe8+ Kf6 42. Rc6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e8 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 Kg8, then Rc8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #488.
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