Chess960 tactic on g7 (c3·2)
c9-14931Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
27. Qg7 e5 28. Nc5 Kc8 29. Bf5+ Kb8 30. Qb7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to g7.
- knight to c5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead e5, then Nc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #168.
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