Chess960 tactic on f8 (f3)
c9-14292Puzzle 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
28. Qf8+ Kh7 29. Rxe7 Bd4 30. Qf5+ Kg8 31. Re8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to e7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh7, then Rxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #393.
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