Chess960 tactic on f6 (d4·3)
c9-10236Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
21. Qxf6+ Kh6 22. Qg7+ Kg5 23. Bf6+ Kg4 24. Bf5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to f6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh6, then Qg7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #868.
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