Winning blow: rook to g6 (g5)
c9-12387naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1060Theme: 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
21. Rxg6+ Kxf8 22. Qf6+ Rf7 23. Qd8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxf8, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #388.
SP-388 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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