Chess960 tactic on f3
c9-10927Puzzle 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
29. exf3 Rf2+ 30. Ke1 Rxf3 31. Re8+ Rf8 32. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (#3).
- king to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rf2+, then Ke1 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #163.
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