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Chess960 tactic on f6 (d6)

c9-12874
Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

29. Qxf6 Bd7 30. Rxd7 Kh7 31. Bxe4+ Kg8 32. Rd8#

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#3).
  • Spot on — rook to d7 (#2).
  • Precise: bishop to e4 is the top choice (#1).
  • Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
  • If instead Bd7, then Rxd7 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #111.

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