Chess960 tactic on f6 (c3·2)
c9-12566Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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. Qf6+ Kg3 26. Rg1+ Kh3 27. Ng5+ Kxh4 28. Qh6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to g1 (#2).
- Precise: knight to g5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg3, then Rg1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #119.
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