Chess960 tactic on f5 (f4)
c9-28530Puzzle 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
29. Qf5+ Kxh6 30. Qh3+ Bh4 31. Qxh4+ Kg7 32. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to h3 (#2).
- Precise: queen to h4 is the top choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxh6, then Qh3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #615.
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