Chess960 tactic on g4 (g2)
c9-11808Puzzle 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
27. Qxg4 g6 28. Qxg6 Qf8 29. Bxf8 Rxf8 30. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to f8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead g6, then Qxg6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #600.
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