Chess960 tactic on d5 (g5)
c9-10242Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
18. Qd5+ Kf6 19. Rf8+ Kg7 20. Qg8+ Kh6 21. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#2).
- Strong! queen to g8 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf6, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #504.
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