Chess960 tactic on g3
c9-10343Puzzle 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
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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