Chess960 tactic on g7 (g4)
c9-15410Puzzle 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
30. Qxg7+ Kd8 31. Rxa5 Rf7 32. Qxf7 c4 33. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to a5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd8, then Rxa5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #932.
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