Chess960 tactic on f7 (e6)
c9-10081Puzzle 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
25. exf7+ Rxf7 26. Re6+ Kd8 27. Qf8+ Rxf8 28. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to e6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#1).
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rxf7, then Re6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #335.
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