Chess960 tactic on h6 (f5)
c9-10280Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
28. Nh6+ Kf8 29. Nh7+ Ke8 30. Qh8+ Nf8 31. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — knight to h7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf8, then Nh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #691.
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