Chess960 tactic on g6 (g5·2)
c9-09200Puzzle 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
24. g6 hxg6 25. Rxg6+ Qg7 26. Rxg7+ Kh8 27. Qh5#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to g6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead hxg6, then Rxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #90.
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