Chess960 tactic on f6 (g6·2)
c9-12189naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
23. Qf6+ Kg8 24. Ne7+ Kh7 25. Qg6+ Kh8 26. Qh6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Ne7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #435.
SP-435 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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