Chess960 tactic on f8 (g6)
c9-14221Puzzle 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
35. Nxf8+ Kh8 36. Qh5+ Kg8 37. Qf7+ Kh8 38. Rh4#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to h4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh8, then Qh5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #672.
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