Chess960 tactic on f8 (g7)
c9-10455Puzzle 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
33. Qf8+ Kc7 34. Qe7+ Kc8 35. Qd7+ Kb8 36. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc7, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #605.
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