Chess960 tactic on e8 (e7·3)
c9-28538Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
22. Re8+ Rxe8 23. Bc5+ Qd6 24. Bxd6+ Re7 25. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: bishop to c5 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rxe8, then Bc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #589.
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