Chess960 tactic on f5 (g4)
c9-28528Puzzle 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
26. Qf5+ Rg6 27. Bg8+ Kxg8 28. Qxg6+ Bg7 29. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to g8 (#2).
- Strong! queen to g6 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rg6, then Bg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #18.
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