Chess960 tactic on g6 (b6)
c9-14518Puzzle 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
25. Qxg6+ Kf8 26. Bg7+ Kg8 27. Bh6+ Kh8 28. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: bishop to g7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to h6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf8, then Bg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #27.
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