Chess960 tactic on g2 (g3)
c9-16175Puzzle 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
33. Qxg2 g5 34. Qxg5 d5 35. Qg6+ Kh8 36. Qh6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: queen to g5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead g5, then Qxg5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #149.
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