Chess960 tactic on g7 (g4·3)
c9-15557Puzzle 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
34. Rxg7 Nf3+ 35. Kf2 Kd8 36. Qxe7+ Kc8 37. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- king to f2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Nf3+, then Kf2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #155.
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