Chess960 tactic on g6 (g5)
c9-10951Puzzle 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
38. Qxg6 Rc2+ 39. Kxc2 b3+ 40. Kb2 Bf8 41. Qh7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — king to c2 (#2).
- A natural move: king to b2.
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rc2+, then Kxc2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #875.
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