Chess960 tactic on g5 (h5)
c9-16709Puzzle 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
28. Rxg5+ Kf7 29. f4 Ke6 30. Rf5 Kxd6 31. Rf6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to f5.
- Best move. rook to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf7, then f4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #167.
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