Chess960 tactic on f7 (h5)
c9-09707Puzzle 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
27. Qxf7+ Qxf7 28. Rd8+ Qf8 29. Be6+ Kh8 30. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qxf7, then Rd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #109.
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