Chess960 tactic on f7 (f6)
c9-10559Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
22. Rxf7+ Kd6 23. Rd7+ Kxe5 24. Re3+ Kd4 25. Qf4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: rook to d7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to e3 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd6, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #680.
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