Chess960 tactic on g4 (d1)
c9-09993Puzzle 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
26. Bg4+ Re6 27. Bxe6+ Kb8 28. Rf8+ Nc8 29. Rxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: bishop to e6 (#2).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Re6, then Bxe6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #365.
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