Chess960 tactic on f7 (d7)
c9-16602Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
37. Qxf7+ Kh8 38. Qf8+ Kh7 39. Bf5+ Rg6 40. Bfxg6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh8, then Qf8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #577.
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