Chess960 tactic on e8 (e7)
c9-16190Puzzle 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. Rxe8+ Nc8 30. Rxc8+ Kxc8 31. Qe6+ Kb8 32. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Nc8, then Rxc8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #925.
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