Winning blow: pawn to g3 (h2·17)
c9-12200Puzzle 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 Ke8 31. Rb7 Kd8 32. Bg4 h6 33. Rc8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g3 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- rook to b7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to g4.
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke8, then Rb7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #239.
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