Chess960 tactic on g3 (f2)
c9-14215Puzzle 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
35. fxg3 Qh4+ 36. gxh4 Rxa6 37. c8=Q+ Ka7 38. Qxa6#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g3 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to h4 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to c8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qh4+, then gxh4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #931.
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