Chess960 tactic on f5 (e4)
c9-09821Puzzle 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
22. exf5 e4 23. Qxe4 Rde8 24. Qb7+ Kd8 25. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead e4, then Qxe4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #565.
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