Chess960 tactic on f5 (d6)
c9-15314Puzzle 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
32. Nxf5 Rxe7 33. Nxe7 Kh7 34. Re4 Kh8 35. Rh4#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (#2).
- A natural move: rook to e4.
- Best move. rook to h4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rxe7, then Nxe7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #468.
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