Chess960 tactic on f7 (f1·3)
c9-13888Puzzle 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
27. Rxf7+ Qg7 28. Nf5+ Kg8 29. Rxg7+ Kf8 30. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — knight to f5 (#2).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qg7, then Nf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #708.
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