Chess960 tactic on f6 (c3)
c9-10154Puzzle 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
24. Bxf6+ gxf6 25. Rh7+ Kf8 26. g7+ Ke7 27. g8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to h7 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to g7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. pawn to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead gxf6, then Rh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #9.
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