Chess960 tactic on f7 (d5)
c9-14587Puzzle 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. Qxf7+ Kh6 26. fxe5+ f4 27. Bxf4+ g5 28. Nf5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to e5 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to f4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh6, then fxe5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #453.
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