Chess960 tactic on f6 (d4·5)
c9-14451naming 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
19. Bxf6+ gxf6 20. Nd4 Nge5 21. Nxc6+ Nxc6 22. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: knight to d4 (#2).
- Strong! knight to c6 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead gxf6, then Nd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #940.
SP-940 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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