Chess960 tactic on g8 (g7·2)
c9-09096naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
35. g8=Q Kb7 36. Qb8+ Ka6 37. Qa8+ Kb6 38. Qhb8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to g8.
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to a8 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 Kb7, then Qb8+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #751.
SP-751 · RampartGuard — The king starts out on a wing file, b or g, with neither knight in a corner.
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