Chess960 tactic on e7 (e3)
c9-14649Puzzle 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
26. Rxe7+ Kc8 27. Rxc7+ Kb8 28. Rxc6 a4 29. Re8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to c6 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 Rxc7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #339.
Explore position #339Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play