Chess960 tactic on g8 (g3)
c9-11011Puzzle 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. Qg8+ Bf8 28. Qgxe6+ Qxe6 29. Qxe6+ Be7 30. Rg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#2).
- Strong! queen to e6 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bf8, then Qgxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #143.
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