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Chess960 tactic on g6 (b6)

c9-14518
Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

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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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