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Chess960 tactic on g6 (g4·2)

c9-15436
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

31. Qxg6 Re6 32. Qxe6 cxb4 33. d7 a3 34. d8=Q#

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
  • Spot on — queen to e6 (#2).
  • A natural move: pawn to d7.
  • Best move. pawn to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
  • If instead Re6, then Qxe6 and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #80.

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