Chess960 tactic on f5 (c2)
c9-08930Puzzle 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
39. Qxf5 Bxf3+ 40. Bxf3 Kg7 41. Qf7+ Kh8 42. Qh7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to f3 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bxf3+, then Bxf3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #72.
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