Winning blow: pawn to g3 (h2·16)
c9-09680Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
30. hxg3 Rb6 31. Qxa7 e5 32. Rc7+ Kb4 33. Qa3#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g3 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rb6, then Qxa7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #294.
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