Chess960 tactic on h4 (g4)
c9-12126Puzzle 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
17. Qh4 Qb5+ 18. Kg1 Qf1+ 19. Kxf1 a4 20. Qxh8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to h4.
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to f1 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qb5+, then Kg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #35.
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