Chess960 tactic on f6 (h7)
c9-13632Puzzle 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
25. Nxf6+ Kh8 26. Qf5 gxf6 27. Qxf6+ Kg8 28. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- queen to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f6 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 Kh8, then Qf5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #593.
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