Chess960 tactic on e8 (g8)
c9-14631Puzzle 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
29. Qe8+ Rd7 30. Bxd5+ Kxd5 31. Qxe5+ Kc6 32. Qc5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rd7, then Bxd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #291.
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