Chess960 tactic on g2 (a8)
c9-11299naming 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. Qg2 g5 36. Qh3 Kg7 37. Nf5+ Kg6 38. Qh6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to g2.
- queen to h3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead g5, then Qh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #104.
SP-104 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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