Chess960 tactic on g7 (d4)
c9-15321Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
29. Qxg7+ Ke6 30. Qe5+ Kf7 31. Qe7+ Kg8 32. Rxh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke6, then Qe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #57.
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