Chess960 tactic on g5 (f4)
c9-11566Puzzle 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
37. Kg5 Nd4 38. Rh6+ Kg8 39. Kg6 Nc6 40. Rh8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to g5.
- Spot on — rook to h6 (#2).
- A natural move: king to g6.
- Best move. rook to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Nd4, then Rh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #121.
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