Chess960 tactic on h4 (g3)
c9-08762Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
31. Qxh4 Kxc8 32. Qxe7 g3 33. Rc1+ Kb8 34. Qa7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to c1 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxc8, then Qxe7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #420.
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