Chess960 tactic on f4 (c7)
c9-16442naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2350Theme: 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
33. Bf4+ Kf5 34. g4+ Kxg4 35. Qe6+ Kh5 36. Rh1#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to g4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to h1 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf5, then g4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #375.
SP-375 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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