Chess960 tactic on h5 (h3)
c9-09352Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
22. Rxh5+ gxh5 23. e5+ d3 24. Bxd3+ Qg6 25. Qxg6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: pawn to e5 (#2).
- Strong! bishop to d3 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead gxh5, then e5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #152.
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