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Chess960 tactic on g6 (d3)

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Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

35. Bxg6+ Kd8 36. Qb8+ Kd7 37. Be8+ Ke7 38. Rf7#

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (#3).
  • Well found: queen to b8 (#2).
  • Precise: bishop to e8 is the top choice (#1).
  • Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
  • If instead Kd8, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #380.

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