Chess960 tactic on f3 (f1)
c9-12982Puzzle 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
20. Rxf3 Bf6 21. Qxe6+ Kf8 22. Qxf6+ Ke8 23. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bf6, then Qxe6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #221.
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