Chess960 tactic on f1 (a1)
c9-12476Puzzle 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
32. Rf1 Kc8 33. Qc6+ Kd8 34. Qd6+ Rd7 35. Rf8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to f1.
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #794.
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