Chess960 tactic on g6 (g4)
c9-10649Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
29. Rxg6+ hxg6 30. Rf7 Qf3+ 31. Kxf3 Rd8 32. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- rook to f7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to f3 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead hxg6, then Rf7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #773.
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