Chess960 tactic on g3 (f1)
c9-11047Puzzle 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
36. Ng3 Kf8 37. Nf5 g4 38. Qg7+ Ke8 39. Qe7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to g3.
- knight to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf8, then Nf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #584.
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