Chess960 tactic on g5 (e4)
c9-12858Puzzle 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
29. Ng5+ Qxg5 30. Rxg5 Kh6 31. Qxf7 Nxh4 32. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to g5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qxg5, then Rxg5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #401.
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