Chess960 tactic on f7 (f5·2)
c9-15145naming 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. Rf7+ Kh8 31. Rxb1 Rxg5 32. Rh1+ Rh5 33. Rxh5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to b1 (#2).
- Precise: rook to h1 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh8, then Rxb1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #597.
SP-597 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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