Chess960 tactic on f8 (d8)
c9-11028Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
16. Qxf8+ Kxf8 17. Rd8+ Ne8 18. Nd7+ Kg8 19. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#2).
- Strong! knight to d7 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxf8, then Rd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #480.
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