Chess960 tactic on g7 (c3)
c9-11173Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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. Qxg7 Rxc1+ 38. Kxc1 b5 39. Qb7+ Ka5 40. Qxb5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — king to c1 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rxc1+, then Kxc1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #765.
Explore position #765Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play