Chess960 tactic on f6 (d7)
c9-16520Puzzle 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
30. Nf6+ Kg7 31. Rxd8 h5 32. Nxh5+ Kh7 33. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#2).
- Precise: knight to h5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg7, then Rxd8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #21.
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