Chess960 tactic on g5 (d2)
c9-14235Puzzle rating: 2310Theme: 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
25. Qg5 Ng3+ 26. hxg3 exf6 27. Qg6+ Kh8 28. Nf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to g3 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ng3+, then hxg3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #484.
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