Chess960 tactic on g5 (h7)
c9-14481Puzzle 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
19. Ng5+ Kg7 20. Qd4+ Kh6 21. Qh4+ Kg7 22. Be5#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to h4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg7, then Qd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #320.
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