Chess960 tactic on g6 (g4·2)
c9-15436Puzzle 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
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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