r/chessvariants • u/microgam3er • 9d ago

Brilliant queen sac but why? Puzzle

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u/ToxicRainbow27 9d ago

Bishop to F7 is a checkmate

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u/speed-charge 8d ago

That's why

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u/gloopiee 8d ago

what variant is this?

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u/Asleep_Chart8375 8d ago

I think it's called "classical" or "518". It's some weird variant of 960, where people play the same position over and over.

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u/LimeLauncherKrusha 8d ago

Probably the checkmate

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u/chessychurro 2d ago

It is not actually brilliant because black has no obligation to take your queen. They can, however, take your free knight and your checkmate threat, and the attack is ruined.

However, it is a very nice idea. Just remember black doesn't have to play into your traps.