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Chess960 tactic on g3

c9-10343
Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

40. g3+ Kf5 41. Rh6 Bc5+ 42. Kg2 Bb6 43. Rf6#

Why it works

  • Best move. pawn to g3 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
  • Well found: rook to h6 (#2).
  • A natural move: king to g2.
  • Best move. rook to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
  • If instead Kf5, then Rh6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #25.

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