Chess960 tactic on f8 (e7)
c9-14184naming 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
34. Bf8+ Kg8 35. Bd6+ Kg7 36. Bxe5+ Kh7 37. g6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to e5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. pawn to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Bd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #475.
SP-475 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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