Chess960 tactic on f1
c9-15614Puzzle 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
27. Rf1+ Rf4 28. Rxf4+ Kg8 29. Qe8+ Kg7 30. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f1 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to f4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rf4, then Rxf4+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #173.
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