Chess960 tactic on g8 (e8)
c9-28527naming 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
24. Rg8+ Kxg8 25. Qe8+ Kg7 26. Qxf7+ Kh8 27. Qg8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#2).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxg8, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #301.
SP-301 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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