Chess960 tactic on g7
c9-10212Puzzle 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
39. fxg7+ Bf4 40. gxf8=Q+ Rxf8 41. Rxf4+ Ke8 42. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to f8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to f4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bf4, then gxf8=Q+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #216.
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