Chess960 tactic on f6 (d4·6)
c9-28516Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
22. Qf6+ Ke8 23. Rb8+ Bc8 24. Qxe6+ Kf8 25. Rxc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to b8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke8, then Rb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #884.
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