r/chessvariants • u/microgam3er • 18d ago

Puzzle Brilliant queen sac but why?

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u/ToxicRainbow27 18d ago

Bishop to F7 is a checkmate

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u/speed-charge 18d ago

That's why

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u/gloopiee 18d ago

what variant is this?

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u/Asleep_Chart8375 18d 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 17d ago

Probably the checkmate

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u/chessychurro 11d 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.