Chess960 tactic on g7 (g4·2)
c9-09453Puzzle 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
27. Qxg7+ Ke6 28. Qg4+ Kxd5 29. Nb4+ cxb4 30. Qc4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to g4 (#2).
- Strong! knight to b4 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke6, then Qg4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #44.
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