Chess960 tactic on g2 (f1)
c9-09394naming 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
34. Bg2 Rxg2 35. Qf8+ Bd8 36. Qxd8+ Bc8 37. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to g2.
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rxg2, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #737.
SP-737 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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