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Chess960 tactic on g7 (f7)

c9-09988
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. 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.

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