Chess960 tactic on f6 (e5·2)
c9-16666Puzzle 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
19. Qf6+ Kd7 20. Nc5+ Ke8 21. Re1+ Re7 22. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (#2).
- Precise: rook to e1 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd7, then Nc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #90.
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