Chess960 tactic on f4 (f1)
c9-14727Puzzle 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
17. Rxf4 a5 18. Rf8+ Ka7 19. Qxc7+ Ka6 20. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead a5, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #303.
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