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Chess960 tactic on g6 (f5·3)

c9-14997
Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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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

19. Qxg6+ hxg6 20. Bxg6+ Bf7 21. Bxf7+ Kf8 22. Rd8#

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#3).
  • Well found: bishop to g6 (#2).
  • Strong! bishop to f7 is the sharp choice (#1).
  • Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
  • If instead hxg6, then Bxg6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #300.

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