Chess960 tactic on f1 (d1)
c9-14786Puzzle 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
32. Rf1+ Qf4 33. Rxf4+ Bf6 34. Rxf6+ gxf6 35. Qg8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to f4 (#2).
- Precise: rook to f6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qf4, then Rxf4+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #516.
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