Chess960 tactic on h8
c9-09980Puzzle 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
29. Qh8+ Rg8 30. Qxg8+ Nf8 31. Re7 f3 32. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: queen to g8 (#2).
- A natural move: rook to e7.
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rg8, then Qxg8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #13.
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