Chess960 tactic on g6 (g3)
c9-11872Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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. Rxg6+ Kf7 27. Qxf5+ Kxe8 28. Rg8+ Ke7 29. Qe6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#2).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf7, then Qxf5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #50.
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