Chess960 tactic on g8 (g7)
c9-13760Puzzle 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
28. Rxg8+ Bxg8 29. Bg6+ Bf7 30. Qxd7+ Kf8 31. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to g6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d7 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 Bxg8, then Bg6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #264.
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