Chess960 tactic on f4 (c1)
c9-09797Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
32. Bf4+ Kb7 33. Qd8 Kc6 34. Qd6+ Kb7 35. Qd5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- queen to d8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb7, then Qd8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #903.
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