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Chess960 tactic on g7 (d4·2)

c9-09726
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

32. Qg7+ Kh5 33. Qh7+ Kg4 34. Qxg6+ Kh4 35. Qg5#

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
  • Spot on — queen to h7 (#2).
  • Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#1).
  • Best move. queen to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
  • If instead Kh5, then Qh7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #881.

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