Chess960 tactic on g7 (g2)
c9-12787Puzzle 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
32. Qg7+ Kc8 33. Re3 Kd8 34. Qf7 Kc8 35. Re8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to f7.
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Re3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #546.
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