Chess960 tactic on f7 (g8)
c9-10682Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
24. Qxf7+ Kd8 25. Qxc7+ Ke8 26. Bd6 g2 27. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#2).
- A natural move: bishop to d6.
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Qxc7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #662.
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