Chess960 tactic on g8 (g1)
c9-16697Puzzle 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
16. Rxg8+ Kf7 17. dxe6+ Kxe6 18. Qd5+ Kd7 19. Bf5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to e6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf7, then dxe6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #752.
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