Chess960 tactic on f5 (h3)
c9-12040Puzzle 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
25. Bxf5 bxc4 26. Be6 Ne7 27. Qxe7+ Kg6 28. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- bishop to e6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead bxc4, then Be6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #61.
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