Chess960 tactic on g8 (g5)
c9-28542Puzzle 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
28. Rg8+ Kh7 29. Rh8+ Kxh8 30. Qh6+ Rh7 31. Qf8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: rook to h8 (#2).
- Strong! queen to h6 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh7, then Rh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #436.
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