Chess960 tactic on g6 (f5)
c9-12561Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
34. Bg6+ hxg6 35. Rf8+ Kd7 36. e8=Q+ Kd6 37. Qee5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to e8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead hxg6, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #238.
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