Chess960 tactic on g4
c9-09063Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
20. Qg4+ Qf5 21. Qxf5+ Kd8 22. Rxc8+ Ke7 23. Qe6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g4 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to f5 (#2).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qf5, then Qxf5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #278.
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