Chess960 tactic on h5 (h3·2)
c9-12772Puzzle 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. Rxh5+ gxh5 30. Qe4+ Kg8 31. Qg6+ Kf8 32. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead gxh5, then Qe4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #33.
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