Chess960 tactic on g5 (f3·2)
c9-09491naming 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
27. Ng5 Ne7 28. Qxh7+ Kf8 29. Nfxe6+ Nxe6 30. Nxe6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to g5.
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#2).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ne7, then Qxh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #51.
SP-51 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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