Chess960 tactic on f7 (g7·2)
c9-12788Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
24. Rf7+ Kg8 25. Rg3+ Ng6 26. Rxg6+ Kh8 27. Bxf6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to g3 (#2).
- Precise: rook to g6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Rg3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #546.
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