Chess960 tactic on f5 (h5)
c9-11645Puzzle 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
34. Qf5+ Bf6 35. Qxf6+ gxf6 36. Rxg8+ Kf7 37. Bh5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#2).
- Strong! rook to g8 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Great move! bishop to h5 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bf6, then Qxf6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #194.
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