Chess960 tactic on f6 (d4·2)
c9-15618Puzzle 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
31. Bxf6+ Kh7 32. Rg7+ Kh8 33. Rxf7+ Kg8 34. Nh6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: rook to g7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh7, then Rg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #608.
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