Chess960 tactic on f5 (d5)
c9-09558Puzzle 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
23. Qxf5 Rxe4+ 24. fxe4 Ne6 25. g4 Rg8 26. Qh5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to e4 (#2).
- A natural move: pawn to g4.
- Best move. queen to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rxe4+, then fxe4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #110.
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