Chess960 tactic on h8 (h4)
c9-12567Puzzle 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
22. Rxh8+ Kg7 23. Ne6+ Kxh8 24. Qh6+ Kg8 25. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg7, then Ne6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #119.
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