Chess960 tactic on f6 (e4)
c9-16691Puzzle 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
29. Nf6+ Kc8 30. e8=Q+ Kb7 31. Nd6+ Ka6 32. Rxa4#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to e8 (#2).
- Precise: knight to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then e8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #866.
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