Chess960 tactic on g2
c9-13619Puzzle 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
36. Qg2+ Kf6 37. Qxg7+ Ke6 38. Rh6+ Nf6 39. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to h6 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 Kf6, then Qxg7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #118.
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