Chess960 tactic on f7 (f3)
c9-09750Puzzle 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
11. Rxf7+ Kh6 12. g5+ Kxg5 13. Qg4+ Kh6 14. Qh4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to g5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh6, then g5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #403.
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