Chess960 tactic on f8 (f1)
c9-15053Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
35. Rf8+ Be8 36. Rxe8+ Kb7 37. Bf3+ c6 38. Rb8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to f3 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Be8, then Rxe8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #698.
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