Chess960 tactic on g7 (h7)
c9-16578Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
24. Rxg7+ Nxg7 25. Bh7+ Kh8 26. Bg6+ Kg8 27. Qh7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: bishop to h7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Nxg7, then Bh7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #165.
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