Chess960 tactic on g5 (h7·2)
c9-14471Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
23. Ng5+ Kg6 24. h5+ Nxh5 25. Qxh5+ Kf6 26. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to h5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to h5 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 Kg6, then h5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #217.
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