Chess960 tactic on f7 (h7)
c9-11814Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
23. Qf7+ Kxc6 24. Qb7+ Kxc5 25. Qb5+ Kd4 26. Rb4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxc6, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #691.
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