Chess960 tactic on g3 (g2)
c9-14646Puzzle 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
36. Kxg3 Be5+ 37. Kg2 Bf1+ 38. Rxf1 Bd6 39. Qxh7#
Why it works
- Great move! king to g3 keeps the pressure (#3).
- king to g2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f1 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Be5+, then Kg2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #39.
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