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Chess960 tactic on f6 (d6·2)

c9-15284
Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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

31. Qf6+ Kg8 32. Qxg5+ Kf8 33. Qh6+ Kg8 34. Nf6#

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
  • Spot on — queen to g5 (#2).
  • Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#1).
  • Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
  • If instead Kg8, then Qxg5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #514.

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