Chess960 tactic on g5 (f3)
c9-16451Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
11. Ng5+ hxg5 12. hxg6+ Kxg6 13. Bh5+ Kh7 14. Bxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: pawn to g6 (#2).
- Strong! bishop to h5 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead hxg5, then hxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #17.
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