Chess960 tactic on f2 (g1)
c9-16484Puzzle 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
31. Kxf2 Ra7 32. d8=Q Rf7+ 33. Bxf7 b4 34. Qd3#
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- pawn to d8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d3 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ra7, then d8=Q and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #100.
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