Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g7 (g1·3)
c9-12348Puzzle rating: 1670Theme: 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. Rxg7+ Kxg7 30. Qg5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxg7, then Qg5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #402.
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