Chess960 tactic on f7 (f1)
c9-10399Puzzle 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
31. Rxf7+ Kc6 32. Qe8+ Kd5 33. Qd7+ Ke5 34. Re7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc6, then Qe8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #655.
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