Chess960 tactic on f6 (c3·3)
c9-10437Puzzle 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
33. Bxf6+ Ke8 34. Nxd6+ Kf8 35. Rb8+ Be8 36. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: knight to d6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke8, then Nxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #5.
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