Chess960 tactic on g3 (c7)
c9-13234Puzzle 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
20. Qg3+ Kxf5 21. Ne3+ Rxe3 22. Qg4+ Ke5 23. Bc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — knight to e3 (#2).
- Strong! queen to g4 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxf5, then Ne3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #932.
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