Chess960 tactic on g4 (f3)
c9-13182Puzzle 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
30. Qxg4 Rc8 31. Qg8+ Kc7 32. Qxf7+ Kd8 33. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rc8, then Qg8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #639.
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