Chess960 tactic on g7 (f7)
c9-09988Puzzle 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
32. Rg7+ Kh8 33. Rh7+ Kxh7 34. Qf7+ Kh8 35. Ng6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: rook to h7 (#2).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Great move! knight to g6 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh8, then Rh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #372.
Explore position #372Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play