Chess960 tactic on g7 (b7)
c9-12092Puzzle 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
29. Qxg7 Rf8 30. Qe5+ Kd7 31. Rb7+ Kc8 32. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#2).
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rf8, then Qe5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #447.
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