Chess960 tactic on f5 (h4)
c9-10727Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
23. Nf5+ Kf8 24. Nd7+ Ke8 25. Qe6+ Be7 26. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: knight to d7 (#2).
- Strong! queen to e6 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf8, then Nd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #1.
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