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Chess960 tactic on g7 (g4·2)

c9-09453
Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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