Chess960 tactic on g5 (e3)
c9-09535Puzzle 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
26. Qg5+ Kf8 27. Rc8+ Qe8 28. Qh6+ Kg8 29. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf8, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #264.
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