Chess960 tactic on g8 (g7·3)
c9-09375Puzzle 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
28. Qg8+ Nf8 29. Qxf8+ Re8 30. Qxe8+ Kc7 31. Qd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Nf8, then Qxf8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #267.
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