Chess960 tactic on f8 (f5)
c9-11931Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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. Rf8+ Bf5 24. Bxf5+ g6 25. Qxh5+ Kg7 26. Qxh8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: bishop to f5 (#2).
- Strong! queen to h5 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bf5, then Bxf5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #421.
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