Chess960 tactic on f6 (d8)
c9-10638Puzzle 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
27. Qf6+ Bf7 28. Qh8+ Bg8 29. Qh6+ Kf7 30. Ne5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bf7, then Qh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #428.
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