Chess960 tactic on f3 (e2)
c9-15320Puzzle 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
29. Qf3+ Kg8 30. Qh5 Bxc5 31. Qh7+ Kf8 32. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- queen to h5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Qh5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #520.
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