Chess960 tactic on g5
c9-09203Puzzle 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
40. Ng5+ Kh6 41. Qf6+ Rg6 42. Nf7+ Kh7 43. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#2).
- Precise: knight to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh6, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #392.
Explore position #392Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play