Chess960 tactic on f6
c9-09161Puzzle 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
37. Rxf6+ Ke7 38. Rf7+ Kd8 39. Qd6+ Ke8 40. Qf8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke7, then Rf7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #952.
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