Chess960 tactic on e6 (f7)
c9-14669Puzzle 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
23. Bxe6 Rf1+ 24. Nxf1 Ke8 25. Qd7+ Kf8 26. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — knight to f1 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rf1+, then Nxf1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #188.
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