Chess960 tactic on g8 (b3·2)
c9-15535Puzzle 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
28. Qg8+ Ke7 29. Qg7+ Ke8 30. Bxd7+ Kd8 31. Ne6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke7, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #199.
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