Chess960 tactic on f6 (d4)
c9-15220Puzzle 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
16. Bf6+ Be7 17. Qxe7+ Kc8 18. Qe8+ Rxe8 19. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#2).
- Strong! queen to e8 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Be7, then Qxe7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #575.
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