Chess960 tactic on h5 (e2·2)
c9-09053Puzzle 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
19. Qh5 Bh2+ 20. Rxh2 Rf5 21. Qh7+ Kf8 22. Qh8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to h5.
- Spot on — rook to h2 (#2).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bh2+, then Rxh2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #56.
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