Chess960 tactic on f3 (d1)
c9-10748Puzzle 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
26. Qf3+ Kb8 27. Bd6+ Ka7 28. Rc7+ Kb8 29. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb8, then Bd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #806.
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