Chess960 tactic on g8
c9-12652Puzzle 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
35. Rxg8+ Kxg8 36. Rxb7 fxe4 37. Qh5 a5 38. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#2).
- A natural move: queen to h5.
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxg8, then Rxb7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #47.
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