Chess960 tactic on g5 (e4·2)
c9-10535Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
27. Ng5+ Kd5 28. Qb5+ Bc5 29. Bg2+ Kd4 30. Qc4#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to g2 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd5, then Qb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #374.
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