Chess960 tactic on g7 (f6)
c9-15621Puzzle 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
32. fxg7 Kf7 33. Qf6+ Kg8 34. Rxh6 d6 35. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to h6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf7, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #398.
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