Chess960 tactic on f6 (f5)
c9-10538Puzzle rating: 2310Theme: 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
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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