Chess960 tactic on g6 (b1)
c9-10876Puzzle 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
22. Qxg6+ Kh8 23. Qh6+ Kg8 24. Bxd5+ e6 25. Bxe6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h6 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh8, then Qh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #597.
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