Chess960 tactic on f6 (e5)
c9-12418Puzzle 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. Qxf6 Bc6 24. Rd8+ Be8 25. Qh8+ Ke7 26. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bc6, then Rd8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #880.
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