Chess960 tactic on e7 (e1·3)
c9-16069Puzzle 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
37. Rxe7+ Kf6 38. d8=Q hxg2 39. Rh7+ Ke5 40. Re2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- pawn to d8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to e2 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf6, then d8=Q and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #1.
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