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Chess960 tactic on f6 (f5)

c9-10538
Puzzle rating: 2310Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

20. f6 Qxd2+ 21. Kxd2 Nc4+ 22. Nxc4 Rd8 23. Qxg7#

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (#3).
  • Well found: king to d2 (#2).
  • Precise: knight to c4 is the top choice (#1).
  • Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
  • If instead Qxd2+, then Kxd2 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #474.

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