Chess960 tactic on f4 (c1·2)
c9-11410Puzzle 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
24. Bf4 Be5 25. Bxe5 Nd5 26. Rxd5+ Qd6 27. Rxd6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to f4.
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (#2).
- Precise: rook to d5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Be5, then Bxe5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #663.
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