Chess960 tactic on f6 (f2)
c9-10165Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
38. Rxf6 d2+ 39. Kd1 c3 40. Rf8+ Ka7 41. Rxb7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead d2+, then Kd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #725.
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