Chess960 tactic on h7 (f5)
c9-12746Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
29. Bh7+ Kh8 30. Bg6+ Kg8 31. Qh7+ Kf8 32. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: bishop to g6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh8, then Bg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #210.
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