Chess960 tactic on d5 (f4)
c9-11154Puzzle 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
38. Nd5+ Kd8 39. Bxf5 Bc6 40. Rf8+ Be8 41. Rexe8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (#2).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Bxf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #518.
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