Chess960 tactic on g8 (h8)
c9-13320Puzzle 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
24. Qxg8+ Kd7 25. Qxd8+ Ke6 26. Ng5+ Kf6 27. Qf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#2).
- Precise: knight to g5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd7, then Qxd8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #205.
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