Chess960 tactic on g8 (b3)
c9-12957Puzzle 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
26. Qg8+ Ka7 27. Qc8 Ba3+ 28. Kxa3 a4 29. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- queen to c8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to a3 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka7, then Qc8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #889.
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