Chess960 tactic on g4 (h5)
c9-11361Puzzle 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
30. Qxg4 Bxc5 31. Qe6+ Kh8 32. Qc8+ Bf8 33. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bxc5, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #2.
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