Chess960 tactic on f8 (b4)
c9-11132naming 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
31. Qf8+ Kd7 32. dxc6+ Kxe6 33. Rde1+ Qe4 34. Rxe4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to c6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to e1 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd7, then dxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #522.
SP-522 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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