Winning blow: pawn to g4 (g3·8)
c9-15370Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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. g4+ Kf4 31. Rxf6+ Ke4 32. f3#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to f3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf4, then Rxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #146.
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