Chess960 tactic on h5
c9-09672Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
26. Rxh5+ Kg7 27. Qh7+ Kf6 28. Rh6+ Kg5 29. Qg6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to h6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg7, then Qh7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #580.
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