Chess960 tactic on g7 (g2·2)
c9-10746naming 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
14. Qxg7+ Bxg7 15. Rxg7+ Kh8 16. Rg1+ Rf6 17. Bxf6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: rook to g7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to g1 is the top choice (#1).
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bxg7, then Rxg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #341.
SP-341 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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