Chess960 tactic on g5 (f7·2)
c9-10931Puzzle 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
37. Ng5+ Kg8 38. Rg6+ Kf8 39. Bd6+ Ke8 40. Rg8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: rook to g6 (#2).
- Strong! bishop to d6 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Great move! rook to g8 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Rg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #99.
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