Chess960 tactic on e7 (e1·2)
c9-14565Puzzle 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
39. Re7+ Kc8 40. Be6+ Rd7 41. Rdxd7 hxg5 42. Re8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Be6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #490.
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