Chess960 tactic on h7 (h5)
c9-11912Puzzle 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
31. Rxh7+ Kxh7 32. Qf7+ Kh6 33. Qg7+ Kh5 34. Qg5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxh7, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #613.
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