Chess960 tactic on g5 (f5)
c9-12793naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2120Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeMate in 4+
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. Qxg5+ Kh7 36. b6 Kh8 37. Qh6+ Kg8 38. Bd5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- pawn to b6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh7, then b6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #331.
SP-331 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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