Chess960 tactic on f8
c9-09344Puzzle 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
30. Qxf8+ Kh7 31. Bxe5 Qd1+ 32. Qxd1 d5 33. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d1 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh7, then Bxe5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #460.
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