Chess960 tactic on f5 (e4·3)
c9-13424Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
24. Qf5+ Kg8 25. Bxe6+ Rxe6 26. Qxe6+ Kf8 27. Rc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Bxe6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #448.
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