Chess960 tactic on g8 (g7·4)
c9-28524Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
31. g8=Q Rxe1+ 32. Rxe1 Kd8 33. Nd7+ Kc7 34. Qb8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to g8.
- Spot on — rook to e1 (#2).
- Precise: knight to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rxe1+, then Rxe1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #336.
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