Chess960 tactic on f6 (g5·2)
c9-11529Puzzle 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
23. gxf6+ Kf8 24. Bh6+ Ke8 25. Qe6+ Kd8 26. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to h6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf8, then Bh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #53.
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