Chess960 tactic on g6 (f5·3)
c9-14997Puzzle 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
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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