Chess960 tactic on g7 (h5)
c9-13039Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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. Ng7+ Kf7 30. Qxf8+ Kg6 31. Nf5+ Kh5 32. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#2).
- Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf7, then Qxf8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #99.
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