Chess960 tactic on g7 (c7·2)
c9-11994Puzzle 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
34. Qxg7 Rd6 35. Qh7+ Rh6 36. Nf6+ Kh4 37. Qxh6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#2).
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rd6, then Qh7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #411.
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