Chess960 tactic on e8 (e4)
c9-15090naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2120Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeMate in 4+
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
28. Re8+ Kg7 29. Qxd4+ f6 30. Qd7+ Kh6 31. Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg7, then Qxd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #388.
SP-388 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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