Chess960 tactic on f7 (g8·2)
c9-16046Puzzle 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
27. Qf7+ Kd8 28. Nxb7+ Kc8 29. Nd6+ Kd8 30. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to b7 (#2).
- Precise: knight to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Nxb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #377.
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