Chess960 tactic on f7
c9-10049Puzzle 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
34. Rxf7+ Kg8 35. Rc7 Rb4 36. Rxb4 g5 37. Rb8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- rook to c7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to b4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Rc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #123.
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