Chess960 tactic on f6 (f1)
c9-15400Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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. Rxf6+ Kg8 33. Rff7 g5 34. Rhg7+ Kh8 35. Ng6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: rook to f7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Rff7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #454.
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