Chess960 tactic on f6 (d4·4)
c9-13690Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
31. Qf6+ Kg8 32. Qxe6+ Kf8 33. Qe8+ Kg7 34. Re7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Qxe6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #484.
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