Chess960 tactic on f7 (f5)
c9-09729naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
30. Qf7+ Kh6 31. Qe6+ Kh7 32. Rf7+ Kg8 33. Qg6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to e6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh6, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #392.
SP-392 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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