Chess960 tactic on g7 (c7)
c9-11251Puzzle 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
41. Qg7 Kd8 42. Bc6 Kc8 43. Qd7+ Kb8 44. Qb7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to g7.
- bishop to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Bc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #285.
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