Chess960 tactic on g6 (h7)
c9-08800Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
27. Qxg6+ Kf4 28. Qe4+ Kg5 29. Qe5+ Kh6 30. Rh8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf4, then Qe4+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #889.
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