Chess960 tactic on g6 (f5·2)
c9-13010Puzzle 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
21. Bg6+ Nf7 22. Bxf7+ Ke7 23. Bh4+ Nf6 24. Bg6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to f7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to h4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Nf7, then Bxf7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #152.
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