Chess960 tactic on g1 (e1)
c9-12606Puzzle 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
30. Rg1+ Kh7 31. Rf6 Bg4 32. Rxg4 Rg8 33. Rh6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (#3).
- rook to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh7, then Rf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #164.
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