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Chess960 tactic on g5 (f3·2)

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Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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. Ng5 Ne7 28. Qxh7+ Kf8 29. Nfxe6+ Nxe6 30. Nxe6#

Why it works

  • Sensible development: knight to g5.
  • Spot on — queen to h7 (#2).
  • Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#1).
  • Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
  • If instead Ne7, then Qxh7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #51.

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