Chess960 tactic on g5 (g7)
c9-12140Puzzle 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
19. Qg5+ Ke8 20. Nf6+ Ke7 21. Nd5+ Ke8 22. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#2).
- Precise: knight to d5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke8, then Nf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #684.
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