Chess960 tactic on f7 (f3·2)
c9-28537Puzzle 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
21. Rxf7+ Kg8 22. Rg7+ Kh8 23. Rh7+ Kg8 24. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Rg7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #50.
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