Chess960 tactic on h5 (f5)
c9-10955Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
34. Qh5+ Kg8 35. Rf8+ Kg7 36. Qh7+ Kxf8 37. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#2).
- Strong! queen to h7 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #436.
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