Chess960 tactic on f6 (f7)
c9-13506Puzzle 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
24. Qf6+ Kg8 25. Bf7+ Kf8 26. Be6+ Ke8 27. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to f7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Bf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #87.
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