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Chess960 tactic on e6 (g4·2)

c9-28505
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

25. Qxe6 Bc5 26. Rd8+ Kg7 27. Nf5+ gxf5 28. Rg8#

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
  • Spot on — rook to d8 (#2).
  • Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (#1).
  • Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
  • If instead Bc5, then Rd8+ and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #70.

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