Chess960 tactic on g4 (e2)
c9-15707Puzzle 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
26. Bg4+ Rf5 27. Bxf5+ Qd7 28. Qxd7+ Kb8 29. Qd8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rf5, then Bxf5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #286.
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