Chess960 tactic on f4 (e3)
c9-13294Puzzle 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
32. Bxf4 g5 33. Be5 g4 34. Ra1 h4 35. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- bishop to e5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to a1.
- Best move. rook to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead g5, then Be5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #959.
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