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Chess960 tactic on g5 (f7·2)

c9-10931
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

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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