Chess960 tactic on f5 (e4·2)
c9-15616Puzzle 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
19. exf5 g5 20. fxg6 Kg7 21. Qh7+ Kf8 22. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to g6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead g5, then fxg6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #112.
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