Chess960 tactic on f7 (g7)
c9-12736Puzzle 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
38. Qxf7+ Kb8 39. Bf4+ Ka8 40. Re8 a3 41. Rxc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to f4 (#2).
- A natural move: rook to e8.
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb8, then Bf4+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #228.
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