Chess960 tactic on h7
c9-10637Puzzle 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
21. Rxh7 Rd1+ 22. Rxd1 Nd3 23. Qf7+ Kd8 24. Rh8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to d1 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rd1+, then Rxd1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #428.
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