Chess960 tactic on f8 (f1·2)
c9-15836Puzzle 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
21. Rf8+ Kc7 22. Rf7+ Ne7 23. Rxe7+ Kc6 24. Nd4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc7, then Rf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #183.
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