Chess960 tactic on f4 (d3)
c9-12883Puzzle 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
26. Nf4+ Kd6 27. Qxe7+ Kc6 28. Qc7+ Kb5 29. Rxb4#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd6, then Qxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #600.
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