Chess960 tactic on f4
c9-11072Puzzle 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
40. Bf4+ Kc8 41. b7+ Kd7 42. b8=Q+ Ke6 43. Qe5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to b7 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to b8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then b7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #825.
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