Chess960 tactic on f6 (d6)
c9-12874Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
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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