Chess960 tactic on f7 (f1·2)
c9-15495Puzzle 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
23. Rf7+ Kc6 24. Nb4+ Kc5 25. Nd3+ Kc6 26. Bf3#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: knight to b4 (#2).
- Precise: knight to d3 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc6, then Nb4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #573.
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