Chess960 tactic on g5 (g6)
c9-12266Puzzle 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
20. Rg5+ f5 21. Rxh5+ Kg6 22. Qxf5+ Kg7 23. Rg1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to h5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to g1 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead f5, then Rxh5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #1.
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